Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

By JUSTIN KABUMBA and SAM MEDNICK (Associated Press) GOMA, Congo (AP) — It took years for Marie Louise Wambale to re-establish her life after fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army forced her to flee with almost nothing more than a decade ago. Like most Catholics in eastern Congo, she hoped that Pope Francis could bring a message of hope at a time when the M23 rebels are posing their greatest threat here since 2012. “Many pe…

Conflict survivors to meet Pope Francis on his DR Congo trip

Pope’s long-awaited visit to DRC and South Sudan where two of the world’s most neglected crises are ongoing.

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

GOMA, Congo (AP) -- It took years for Marie Louise Wambale to re-establish her life after fighting between M23 and the Congolese army forced her to flee with almost nothing more than a decade ago.

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

Pope Francis’ long-awaited visit to Congo and South Sudan next week comes amid soaring insecurity in both war-torn countries, as desperate populations say they want his visit to quell the endless violence and bring stability and attention to two of the world’s most neglected crises

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

GOMA, Congo (AP) — It took years for Marie Louise Wambale to re-establish her life after fighting between M23 and the Congolese army forced her to flee with almost nothing more than a decade ago. Like most Catholics here in eastern Congo, she hoped that Pope Francis could bring a message of hope at a time when the M23 rebels are posing their greatest threat here since 2012.

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

It took years for Marie Louise Wambale to re-establish her life after fighting between M23 and the Congolese army forced her to flee with almost nothing more than a decade ago.Like most Catholics here in eastern Congo, she hoped that Pope Francis could bring a message of hope at a time when the M23 rebels are posing their greatest threat here since 2012.“Many people were disappointed because they wanted to welcome him to our home, for him to com…