Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, pope tells African youth

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Pope Francis urges young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fuelled so many bloody conflicts in Africa. Francis spoke of forgiveness and reconciliation, themes that have dominated his visit to Congo. He led the stadium in an impromptu chant of "no to corruption" in French.

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Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, pope tells African youth

Pope Francis on Thursday urged young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fuelled so many bloody conflicts in Africa.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Pope rallies Congo's youth, and gets a thunderous response

Pope Francis urged Congo's young people to work for a peaceful and honest future on Thursday, getting a raucous response from a generation that has been particularly hard-hit by the country's chronic poverty, corruption and conflict.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Associated Press News

Pope rallies Congo's youth, and gets a thunderous response

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Pope Francis urged Congo’s young people to work for a peaceful and honest future on Thursday, directing himself to a generation that has been particularly hard hit by the country's chronic conflict and getting a raucous response when he acknowledged the corruption that threatens their prospects.

4 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

Pope Francis rallies Congo’s youth and gets a thunderous response

Pope Francis urged Congo's young people to work for a peaceful and honest future on Thursday, directing himself to a generation that has been particularly hard hit by the country's chronic conflict and getting a raucous response when he acknowledged the corruption that threatens their prospects.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Washington Post

Pope urges Congo youth to reject corruption and they respond

Pope Francis has led Congo’s young people in a rousing denunciation of political corruption

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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National Post

Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, pope tells African youth

KINSHASA -- Pope Francis on Thursday urged young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fueled so many bloody conflicts in Africa.

4 months ago·Canada

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