Pope Francis on risky peace mission to Africa

Pope Francis is to visit the Central African Republic, during his trip to Africa, despite continued instability in the war-torn country
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ITALY Rome AFRICA NIGERIA CAMEROON GABON CHAD CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (C.A.R.) Bangui SOUTH SUDAN UGANDA KENYA Kampala Entebbe Nairobi
TANZANIA Indian Ocean 500km 310 miles
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ITINERARY (abridged) all times local

Wed, Nov 25 – to Kenya 7:45am: Flight to Nairobi 5pm: Welcoming ceremony and meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House

Thu, Nov 26 10am: Mass at University of Nairobi 3:45pm: Meets priests and religious scholars at St Mary’s School 5:30pm: Visit to UN Offices

Fri, Nov 27 – to Uganda 8:30am: Visits Kangemi slum, Nairobi 3:30pm: Flight to Entebbe 5:30pm: Meets with President Yoweri Museveni at State House

Sat, Nov 28 8:30am: Visits Anglican and Catholic martyrs’ shrines at Namugongo  5pm: Nalukolongo House of Charity  7pm: Visit to Kampala Cathedral

Sun, Nov 29 – to C.A.R. 9:15am: Flight to Bangui 11am: Meets with Interim President Catherine Samba-Panza 12:15pm: Visits refugee camp
5pm: Mass at Bangui Cathedral 7pm: Prayer vigil outside cathedral

Mon, Nov 30 – to Rome 8:15am: Meets Muslim community at Koudoukou Mosque 9:30am: Open air mass in Barthelemy Boganda Stadium 12:30pm-6:45pm: Flight to Rome
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Sources: Catholic News Service, The Tablet
Picture: Associated Press

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