Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

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An estimated 2 million Congolese are expected at the Mass at Kinshasa airport on February 1. Fighting in eastern Congo, which has more than 120 armed groups, has simmered for years but spiked in late 2021. In South Sudan, where Pope Francis will travel after Congo, civil war has prevented a visit since 2017.

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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.

4 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

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

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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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 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 dis…

4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

4 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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National Post

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.

4 months ago·Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

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 […]

4 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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