Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985

NPR  

Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985 Enlarge this image toggle caption Guerchom Ndebo/AFP via Getty Images Guerchom Ndebo/AFP via Getty Images LAGOS, Nigeria — Pope Francis has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a hugely anticipated trip, followed by a visit to South Sudan. Both countries have large Catholic populations and have suffered from long, violent conflicts, which the pope's visit is expected to spotlight. It's the first papal visit since 1985, to the country where almost half of the 95 million people are Catholics. Sponsor Message In Kinshasa, the pope is scheduled to conduct masses and meet numerous groups, victims of violence, and attempt to lift the country's spirits.

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Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in hopes he can revive the peace process
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in hopes he can revive the peace process

NPR  

Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in hopes he can revive the peace process Enlarge this image toggle caption Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images LAGOS, Nigeria — Pope Francis has arrived in South Sudan, on the second leg of a trip to Africa he has called "a pilgrimage of peace." South Sudan is the world's …

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo

NPR  

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexis Huguet/AFP via Getty Images Alexis Huguet/AFP via Getty Images LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated million people attended an open mass by Pope Francis in Kinshasa on the second day of a landmark trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo. A sea of …

Watch: Pope Francis makes first papal visit to DRC in 37 years
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Pope Francis makes first papal visit to DRC in 37 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Pope Francis arrived …

Why is Pope Francis visiting DRC and South Sudan?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why is Pope Francis visiting DRC and South Sudan?

Al Jazeera  

The head of the Catholic Church is on a mission to help restore peace in two countries that have seen years of violence. Pope Francis is visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan this week to deliver a message of peace and reconciliation to two countries hit by conflict. The pope has expressed interest in visiting predominantly …

‘Hands off Africa!’: Pope blasts foreign plundering of Congo
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Hands off Africa!’: Pope blasts foreign plundering of Congo

LA Times  

Pope Francis, left, sits with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo during a welcome ceremony at the “Palais de la Nation” in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Tuesday. Pope Francis demanded Tuesday that foreign powers stop plundering Africa’s natural resources for the “poison of their own greed” as he arrived in Congo to …

Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5
2 years ago

Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

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Pope’s visit to DRC, South Sudan back on for early 2023
2 years ago

Pope’s visit to DRC, South Sudan back on for early 2023

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan early next year, the Vatican said on Thursday, after a scheduled trip to both countries in July was cancelled because of health problems. The Vatican said Francis would visit DRC from January 31 to February 3 and then spend two days in South Sudan alongside the archbishop …

Pope, unable to go to Congo, embraces Congolese in Rome
2 years, 5 months ago

Pope, unable to go to Congo, embraces Congolese in Rome

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis greeted members of the Congolese community in Rome, borrowing words from their native languages Sunday to wish them peace and joy during an especially vibrant ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica. A day earlier, Francis sent a video message to the people and leaders of Congo and South Sudan that exhorted them to forge new paths …

Pope urges Congo, South Sudan to work for peace, prosperity
2 years, 5 months ago

Pope urges Congo, South Sudan to work for peace, prosperity

The Hindu  

Pope Francis urged the people and leaders of Congo and South Sudan on July 2 to “turn a page” and forge new paths of reconciliation, peace and development. In the message, the Pope said he was “greatly disappointed” by the turn of events and promised to visit “as soon as possible.” He urged the people of both countries to not …

Pope Francis plans to visit Congo and South Sudan in July
2 years, 9 months ago

Pope Francis plans to visit Congo and South Sudan in July

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis is planning to visit Congo and South Sudan in July, fulfilling a wish to minister to the faithful in the African countries that have sizeable Catholic populations and long histories of conflict. Francis is scheduled to visit the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, and the eastern city of Goma on July 2-5, and plans to be in Juba, …

Pope Francis to visit South Sudan and DR Congo in July
2 years, 9 months ago

Pope Francis to visit South Sudan and DR Congo in July

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis will visit South Sudan in July after repeatedly delaying his trip due to security concerns in a country still emerging from a post-independence civil war. A statement from the Vatican on Thursday said the pope would be in South Sudan July 5-7 after visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo July 2-5 on the same trip. In July 2011, …

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