Pope Francis is heading to central Africa Tuesday to bring a message of peace to two of the region’s most violence-plagued nations. The 86-year-old pontiff’s six-day trip will begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he will preside at ...
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Wheelchair Users in Africa Await Pope
africamustchangeGOMA, Congo — When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to ...
US, Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble to Visit Africa
africamustchangeTop Chinese, Russian and American officials are visiting Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent, this month. Several U.S. officials are in Africa, walking a fine line between their desire for Africa’s support against Russian aggression and Chinese ambitions, and their promise ...
US, Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble to Visit Africa
africamustchangeWashington — Top Chinese, Russian and American officials are scrambling this month to visit African nations and pledge their commitment to the world’s fastest-growing continent. As President Joe Biden prepares for a visit later this year, several of his top ...