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Papal visit to the DR Congo: 'It's the first time in decades'

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Pope Francis embarked on his fifth visit to Africa on Tuesday, where he's first visiting 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 Kris Berwouts, Columnist and Author of "Congo's Violent Peace."

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