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Dreaming of peace, DR Congo faithful flock to see Pope Francis

Catholic faithful cheer as Pope Francis arrives

Catholic faithful cheer as Pope Francis arrives for Mass at the N'Dolo Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa on February 1, 2023. PHOTO | GUERCHOM NDEBO | AFP

By  AFP

Kinshasa

One hope united many of the people streaming to see Pope Francis perform mass in DR Congo's capital on Wednesday — that his presence could at last bring peace to the war-wracked east of the African country.

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