Pope in DR Congo: Challenges 'enormous' given 'long-standing conflict' in east
Pope Francis embarked on his fifth visit to Africa on Tuesday, where he will first visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and then South Sudan to plead for peace in the countries, both wracked by decades of stubborn conflict. For more on the pontiff's visit to conflict-torn central Africa, FRANCE 24 is joined by Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics.
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Pope in DR Congo: Challenges 'enormous' given 'long-standing conflict' in east
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