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21 Killed In Attack by South Sudanese On The Eve Of Pope's Visit
At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said.
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Pope Francis' Safe Trip to Central African Republic Boosts Peace Hopes
The man who persuaded Pope Francis to visit Central African Republic (CAR) voiced relief today that the trip had passed off safely and hailed its success as a boost to hopes for lasting peace in the conflict-scarred country.
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Pope Francis to Visit Mosque in Conflict-Ridden Central Africa
Pope Francis is set to visit a mosque in a flashpoint area of the Central African Republic's capital today, as he wraps up his first visit to the continent.
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'Lay Down Your Weapons', Pope Francis Tells Warring Sides in Central African Republic
Pope Francis today urged the warring sides in Central African Republic to lay down their weapons on a landmark visit to a country ripped apart by sectarian strife.
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Pope Francis Heads to Central African Republic With Peace Message
Pope Francis travels Sunday to Central African Republic, making the final stop of his first trip to Africa in a country where violence between Christian and Muslim militants has forced nearly 1 million from their homes over the last two years and created a divided capital.
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Central African Republic Steps Up Security Ahead of Pope Visit
French and U.N. armoured vehicles and tanks jostled with ramshackle yellow taxis on the congested streets of Central African Republic's capital on Saturday as security was beefed up a day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
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Huge Crowds Cheer as Pope Francis Arrives in Uganda on Africa Tour
Pope Francis landed in Uganda today on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, with huge crowds, choirs and dancers celebrating as he touched down.
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In Kenyan Slum, Pope Slams Rich Elite Over 'Dreadful Injustice' to Poor
Pope Francis lashed out at wealthy minorities who hoard resources at the expense of the poor as he visited a crowded slum today in the Kenyan capital.
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Pope Francis Visits Poor and Young in Kenya Slum on Africa Tour
Pope Francis won a rapturous welcome today as he visited a congested Kenyan slum to convey a message of solidarity with the poor and underprivileged, a highlight of his three-nation Africa tour.
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Pope Readies for Africa, Riskiest Trip of His Papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.
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Pope Francis's Central Africa Trip Still on Cards Despite Violence
Pope Francis's visit to the violence-hit Central African Republic (CAR) remains "on the programme", the Vatican said Monday, but the trip planned for late November would have to be cancelled if fighting in the capital intensifies.
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Pope Francis Adds Kenya, Scene of Attacks on Christians, to Africa Trip
Pope Francis will visit Kenya in November, the Vatican said on Thursday, a country where Christians have recently been targeted by Islamist militants.
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Pope Francis to Make First African Visit in November
Pope Francis will go to Uganda and the Central African Republic in November on his first visit to Africa, the Vatican announced Friday.
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Pope Francis Says to Visit Africa in November, May Go to Kenya
Pope Francis on Friday said he planned to visit the Central African Republic and Uganda in November, and hoped to go to Kenya, during his first trip to Africa since becoming pope.
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Pope Francis Announces First African Trip
Pope Francis announced on Monday that he will make his first visit to Africa later this year with stops in Uganda and the restive Central African Republic.
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21 Killed In Attack by South Sudanese On The Eve Of Pope's Visit
At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said.
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Pope Francis' Safe Trip to Central African Republic Boosts Peace Hopes
The man who persuaded Pope Francis to visit Central African Republic (CAR) voiced relief today that the trip had passed off safely and hailed its success as a boost to hopes for lasting peace in the conflict-scarred country.
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Pope Francis to Visit Mosque in Conflict-Ridden Central Africa
Pope Francis is set to visit a mosque in a flashpoint area of the Central African Republic's capital today, as he wraps up his first visit to the continent.
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'Lay Down Your Weapons', Pope Francis Tells Warring Sides in Central African Republic
Pope Francis today urged the warring sides in Central African Republic to lay down their weapons on a landmark visit to a country ripped apart by sectarian strife.
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Pope Francis Heads to Central African Republic With Peace Message
Pope Francis travels Sunday to Central African Republic, making the final stop of his first trip to Africa in a country where violence between Christian and Muslim militants has forced nearly 1 million from their homes over the last two years and created a divided capital.
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Central African Republic Steps Up Security Ahead of Pope Visit
French and U.N. armoured vehicles and tanks jostled with ramshackle yellow taxis on the congested streets of Central African Republic's capital on Saturday as security was beefed up a day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
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Huge Crowds Cheer as Pope Francis Arrives in Uganda on Africa Tour
Pope Francis landed in Uganda today on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, with huge crowds, choirs and dancers celebrating as he touched down.
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In Kenyan Slum, Pope Slams Rich Elite Over 'Dreadful Injustice' to Poor
Pope Francis lashed out at wealthy minorities who hoard resources at the expense of the poor as he visited a crowded slum today in the Kenyan capital.
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Pope Francis Visits Poor and Young in Kenya Slum on Africa Tour
Pope Francis won a rapturous welcome today as he visited a congested Kenyan slum to convey a message of solidarity with the poor and underprivileged, a highlight of his three-nation Africa tour.
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Pope Readies for Africa, Riskiest Trip of His Papacy
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.
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Pope Francis's Central Africa Trip Still on Cards Despite Violence
Pope Francis's visit to the violence-hit Central African Republic (CAR) remains "on the programme", the Vatican said Monday, but the trip planned for late November would have to be cancelled if fighting in the capital intensifies.
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Pope Francis Adds Kenya, Scene of Attacks on Christians, to Africa Trip
Pope Francis will visit Kenya in November, the Vatican said on Thursday, a country where Christians have recently been targeted by Islamist militants.
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Pope Francis to Make First African Visit in November
Pope Francis will go to Uganda and the Central African Republic in November on his first visit to Africa, the Vatican announced Friday.
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Pope Francis Says to Visit Africa in November, May Go to Kenya
Pope Francis on Friday said he planned to visit the Central African Republic and Uganda in November, and hoped to go to Kenya, during his first trip to Africa since becoming pope.
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Pope Francis Announces First African Trip
Pope Francis announced on Monday that he will make his first visit to Africa later this year with stops in Uganda and the restive Central African Republic.
