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Pope Francis arrives at Kinshasa International Airport for a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the first leg of a trip that will take him to South Sudan next. IMAGES
Congolese citizens line the streets to bid farewell to Pope Francis on his way to Kinshasa airport, where he sets off on the next leg of his African tour, to South Sudan. The pontiff's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo was marked with intense fervour, with his repeated calls for peace and an end to violence and conflict. IMAGES
Pope Francis arrives for prayer meeting with priests, deacons, and seminarians at the Cathedral "Notre Dame du Congo" in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, on the third day of his trip to the African nation. IMAGES
On the third day of his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pope Francis visits the Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa to meet with priests and members of the church. IMAGES
Images of Pope Francis arriving at Kinshasa's Martyrs Stadium on the third day of his trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, plagued by endemic violence. Young people pack the stadium and erupt with joy as he enters in his popemobile, offering greetings and blessings to the crowd. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.