Pope travels to Africa in bid to promote peace

Pope travels to Africa in bid to promote peace People cheer as they wait for Pope Francis to pass on a road near the international airport in Kinshasa, Congo, January 31. Photos: CNS/Paul Haring

Cindy Wooden After flying across the equator, Pope Francis was welcomed warmly – in every sense – to Congo where Catholics make up the majority of the population and where, for decades, the Catholic Church has been at the forefront of efforts to bring peace, education and health care to the people. With a small…

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