Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa

Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, the Kinshasa Governor, is seen during a crackdown on street vendors in the Congolese capital ahead of Pope Francis’ visit, in Kinshasa, Congo, January 13. The Pope is scheduled to visit Kinshasa January 31-February 3. Photo: CNS/Justin Makangara, Reuters

Cindy Wooden Pope Francis’ fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation, consoling the victims of violence but also emphasising the importance of each person sowing peace in the family, the neighbourhood and the nation. The Pope is scheduled to travel to Kinshasa, Congo, January 31-February 3 before making an…

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