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Pope to visit South Sudan, DRC in July despite health issues

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis holds an audience on March 16, 2022 at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican. PHOTO | FILE

By  REUTERS

REUTERS

Vatican City,

Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks.

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