Francis, 85, was supposed to make a July 2 to 7 pilgrimage to Congo and South Sudan. But the trip was called off last month due to persistent knee pain that has caused the pope to use a wheelchair or a cane in recent weeks.
Instead, some 2,000 Congolese or descendants of people from Congo joined the pope in Mass at the Vatican. They clapped when Francis began his homily by speaking a few words in Congo's languages. "A Christian always brings peace," Francis said, reflecting the theme of reconciliation he planned to thread through his Africa pilgrimage.
A day earlier, Francis sent a video message to the people and leaders of Congo and South Sudan that exhorted them to forge new paths of reconciliation, peace and development. He expressed disappointment that he couldn't travel this month but promised to visit as soon as possible."Today, dear brothers and sisters, let us pray for peace and reconciliation" in Congo, Francis said.
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Who cares he will make some excuses not to come to Canada. And really he will do nothing
Looks like the ground work is being laid for him to say he cant come to Canada.
lol
Pope is gone. His body doubles aren't convincing
Vulture!