Pope Francis, the messenger of peace, arrives for whirlwind tour of Africa

Pope Francis has arrived in Kenya for his first-ever visit to the continent, a whirlwind pilgrimage to three African nations. The Alitalia jetliner with the pope and his entourage aboard arrived on Wednesday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Francis was received by president Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi governor Evans Kidero, amid singing by traditional dance groups. During the six-day tour, Francis is also scheduled to visit Uganda and the Central African Republic, which will mark the first time a pope has flown into an active armed conflict. He describes himself as a messenger of peace to a continent scarred by conflicts and extremist attacks.

I’m more afraid of the mosquitos

Pope Francis, asked about security fears ahead of the visit

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