Altar Swap: When African Priests Save European Parishes
Due to a shortage of homegrown talent, Catholic parishes are increasingly turning to African priests to fill their ranks. But when a one-way ticket catapults a priest from a small Congolese village to the crème de la crème of Crans-Montana's high society, the culture shock is felt on both sides of the altar. How do these African clergymen handle their encounters with sometimes bewildering parishioners and near-empty churches? This investigation delves into the heartwarming connections forged through this ironic twist of fate, which sees African priests now spreading the good word among their white brethren.
