Pope Francis on a peacekeeping mission in Africa

Pope Francis in DRC on a "mission of peace"

Pope Francis arrived in the DRC on a "mission of peace" and met Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi

Pope Francis on a peacekeeping mission in Africa

His 40th trip abroad takes the pontiff to the conflict states Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. In both countries, where more than half of the population is Catholic, it is hoped that there will be impetus for reconciliation.

Pope arrives in Africa for peacekeeping mission

Pope Francis actually wanted to travel to Africa as early as summer 2022. The pontiff is now following up on his pilgrimage of peace to Congo and South Sudan. Even on the flight to Kinshasa, he remembers many who suffer on the continent.