Published 1 year ago

He's Close to Us: Wheelchair Users in Africa Await Pope

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The pope, who began using a wheelchair last year, is visiting two countries where years of conflict have disabled many. Congo and South Sudan are among the world's most difficult places to find accessibility and understanding. The pope was first seen publicly in a wheelchair in May, with an aide pushing it.

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Associated Press News

‘He’s close to us’: Wheelchair users in Africa await pope

GOMA, Congo (AP) — When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to the way he uses his.

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

‘He’s close to us’: Wheelchair users in Africa await pope

When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross

1 year ago

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KRDO

‘He’s close to us’: Wheelchair users in Africa await pope

By JUSTIN KABUMBA, DENG MACHOL and CARA ANNA Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to the way he uses his. The pope, who began using a wheelchair last year, is visiting two countries where years of conflict have disabled many, and yet they a…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

‘He’s close to us’: Wheelchair users in Africa await pope

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Star Advertiser

Wheelchair users in Africa await pope

When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than the sign of the cross. Watching from their wheelchairs, they will relate to the way he uses his.

1 year ago·Honolulu, United States

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VOA News

He's Close to Us: Wheelchair Users in Africa Await Pope

GOMA, Congo - When Pope Francis arrives in Congo and South Sudan next week, thousands of people will take special note of a gesture more grounded than t

1 year ago·United States

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