DRC declares off day in Kinshasa ahead of Pope Francis visit
Ndolo Airport in Kinshasa where Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Mass on February 1, 2023 during his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. PHOTO | GUERCHOM NDEBO | AFP
The Congolese government on Monday announced an imminent lockdown of the capital Kinshasa ahead of the visit by Pope Francis from Tuesday afternoon.
Officials announced an off day, shutting down schools for Wednesday "to allow the faithful to attend religious services, including the mass that the Pope will officiate on Wednesday at Ndolo airport", according to a statement from the prime minister.
