Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan for three-day trip to promote peace
Pope Francis arrives at Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan on February 3, 2023 to start a three-day visit to promote peace and reconciliation in the world's youngest country, split by the scars of civil war and extreme poverty. PHOTO | SIMON MAINA | AFP
Pope Francis landed in Juba, South Sudan on Friday to continue the spread of his peace message, even as rights lobbies urged him to speak about abuses in Africa’s youngest nation.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church landed from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where clashes had erupted as he toured the country.
