Pope Francis Arrives in DRC; cancels Goma trip over violence

Pope Francis has arrived in Kinshasa, as he begins his Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

The visit comes as President Felix Tshisekedi’s government grapples with an armed conflict in the eastern part of Congo.

While expressing gratitude to be able to make this long-desired Apostolic Journey to the DRC and South Sudan, the Holy Father…