In Pictures: Pope Francis in Africa
The pontiff is on his first tour of Africa, visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic (CAR) in a whirlwind six-day trip. The 78-year-old has not cancelled his last leg to the conflict-wrecked CAR despite worries about security and he is expected to reiterate messages of peace and interfaith dialogue in the country which has witnessed clashes between Muslims and Christians. Here is a recap of his trip so far.
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Pope Francis (right) flanked by Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta, is entertained by Maasai traditional dancers after arriving in Nairobi on Nov 25, 2015.
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Members of Maasai tribe waiting to greet Pope Francis at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Nov 25, 2015
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Kenyans wait for the convoy transporting Pope Francis to pass by during his visit to Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Nov 25, 2015.
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Pope Francis (left) greeting Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta after delivering a speech during a reception at the State House in Nairobi on Nov 25, 2015.
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Pope Francis waving to the faithful as he arrives for a Papal mass in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Nov 26, 2015.
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Children gesturing as Pope Francis celebrates a giant open-air mass at the University of Nairobi on Nov 26, 2015.
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Pope Francis (left) walking along Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni upon his arrival in Entebbe on Nov 27, 2015.
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Traditional dancers performing at the arrival of Pope Francis at the Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine in the neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda, on Nov 27, 2015.
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Pope Francis arriving to conduct a mass in Kampala, Uganda, on Nov 28, 2015.
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Pope Francis praying at the Anglican martyrs' shrine in Namugongo, near the Ugandan capital, on Nov 28, 2015.
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