South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit receives Pope Francis during his apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit receives Pope Francis (not pictured) at the Presidential Palace during his apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
South Sudanese war veterans and residents in traditional clothes wait to welcome Pope Francis during his visit, outside the Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Samir Bol
Pope Francis and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit attend a meeting with authorities, leaders of civil society and the diplomatic corps, in the garden of the Presidential Palace, during his apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Pope Francis attends a meeting with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Presidential Palace during Pope's apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Members of the clergy wait to welcome Pope Francis outside the Juba International Airport during his visit to South Sudan, in Juba, South Sudan February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Samir Bol
People react as Pope Francis (not pictured) arrives at the Juba International Airport during his apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
South Sudanese soldiers patrol around the streets of Juba in a "show of force" ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the country this week in Juba, South Sudan February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Jok Solomun
Security clear the way as Pope Francis convoy drives after he arrived at the Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Samir Bol
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit receives Pope Francis at the Juba International Airport during his apostolic journey, in Juba, South Sudan, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
South Sudanese traditional dancers prepare to welcome Pope Francis during his visit in Juba, South Sudan February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
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