Pope visits DR Congo and South Sudan

On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrived in the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo to begin what he’s calling an “ecumenical pilgrimage of peace.” Peace is expected to be his main message there and in South Sudan — both countries continue to be plagued by conflict and violence. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi brings us more.

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