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Pope tells Congolese to foster peace, denounces plundering of minerals

Pope Francis celebrates a holy mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi REUTERS - YARA NARDI

Presiding over a Mass in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the nation’s people to forgive those who have harmed them and denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa.

An estimated 1 million people flocked to hear Pontiff speak on the airfields of Ndolo airport – many who had spent the night waiting and who danced and cheered waving banners as he did a loop around the airport in his popemobile.

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