Pope visited 10 African countries during his 12-year papacy

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Pope visited 10 African countries during his 12-year papacy

Catholics around the world continue to gather to pray and remember Pope Francis as tributes pour in for the pontiff who died Monday aged 88. In Africa, he’ll be remembered for making several visits to the continent, including a trip to an active warzone in the Central African Republic in 2015, bringing a message of peace. Grace Kuria Kanja has more.

April 23, 2025