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See Inside Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to Africa

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A young woman reaches to greet Pope Francis at an Internal Displaced people camp at St. Saviour parish in Bangui, Central African Republic on Nov. 29, 2015.Gianluigi Guercia—AFP/Getty Images
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Children cheer after greeting Pope Francis at an Internal Displaced people camp at St. Saviour parish in Bangui, Central African Republic on Nov. 29, 2015.Gianluigi Guercia—AFP/Getty Images
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Children touch the hand of Pope Francis as he visits a refugee camp after arriving in Bangui, Central African Republic on Nov. 29, 2015.Giuseppe Cacace—AFP/Getty Images
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Central African Republic interim president Catherine Samba-Panza welcomes Pope Francis upon his arrival in Bangui, Central African Republic on Nov. 29, 2015.Gianluigi Guercia—AFP/Getty Images
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Internally displaced people from the Mpoko IDP's camp look at the Pope Francis' plane landing in Bangui, Central African Republic on Nov. 29, 2015.Gianluigi Guercia—AFP/Getty Images
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A believer reacts at Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine during an open air mass held by Pope Francis in Uganda on Nov. 28, 2015. Carl de Souza—AFP/Getty Images
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Crowds cheer Pope Francis as he arrives at Kololo airstrip in Kampala, Uganda on Nov. 28, 2015. Giuseppe Cacace—AFP/Getty Images
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Pope Francis walks along a footbridge at Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine before holding mass, in Uganda on Nov. 28, 2015.Carl de Souza—AFP/Getty Images
Pope Francis looks around during a tour of the Anglican martyrs' shrine in Namugongo near the Ugandan capital of Kampala
Pope Francis looks around during a tour of the Anglican martyrs' shrine in Namugongo near the Ugandan capital of Kampala on Nov. 28, 2015.James Akena—Reuters
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Pope Francis leads a Holy Mass for the Martyrs of Uganda at the area of the Catholic Sanctuary in the Namugongo area of Kampala, Uganda on Nov. 28, 2015.Ben Curtis—AP
Pope Francis waves as he arrives at the Kangemi slums on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi
Pope Francis waves as he arrives at the Kangemi slums on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi on Nov. 27, 2015.Goran Tomasevic—Reuters
TOPSHOTS A man reads a copy of the "Catholic Mirror" newspaper next to pictures of Pope Francis at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi November 22, 2015. The Saint Joseph parish of the Kenyan capital Nairobi is expected to host a mass led by Pope Francis, who arrives in Kenya in two-days on a historic visit to East and Central Africa. Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks. AFP PHOTO / TONY KARUMBASIMON MAINA/AFP/Getty Images
A man reads a copy of the "Catholic Mirror" newspaper next to pictures of Pope Francis at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi on Nov. 22, 2015.Simon Maina—AFP/Getty Images
Priests attend a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the campus of the University of Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya on Thursday that they have little choice but to engage in dialogue to guard against the "barbarous" Islamic extremist attacks that have struck Kenya as he kicked off his first full day in Africa with a message of tolerance and peace. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Priests attend a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the campus of the University of Nairobi on Nov. 26, 2015.Andrew Medichini—AP
A security guard escorts a nun away after she tried to walk up the steps from the crowd to the altar as Pope Francis, seated center-left, held a Mass at the campus of the University of Nairobi in Kenya Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Pope Francis is in Kenya on his first-ever trip to Africa, a six-day pilgrimage that will also take him to Uganda and the Central African Republic. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
A security guard escorts a nun away after she tried to walk up the steps from the crowd to the altar as Pope Francis held a Mass at the campus of the University of Nairobi on Nov. 26, 2015. Ben Curtis—AP
TOPSHOTS Pope Francis waves to the crowd at the University of Nairobi as he arrives to deliver an open-air mass on November 26, 2015. Pope Francis held his first open-air mass in Africa on November 26 with huge crowds calling heavy rains "God's blessing" as they sung and danced in the Kenyan capital. The 78-year-old pontiff, the third pope to visit the continent, is also scheduled to visit Uganda and the troubled Central African Republic (CAR) on a six-day trip. AFP PHOTO / GEORGINA GOODWINGeorgina Goodwin/AFP/Getty Images
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives to deliver an open-air mass at the University of Nairobi on Nov. 26, 2015.Georgina Goodwin—AFP/Getty Images
Catholic sisters wait just after dawn in the rain and mud to attend a Mass to be given by Pope Francis at the campus of the University of Nairobi in Kenya Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Pope Francis is in Kenya on his first-ever trip to Africa, a six-day pilgrimage that will also take him to Uganda and the Central African Republic. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Catholic sisters wait just after dawn in the rain and mud to attend a mass to be given by Pope Francis at the campus of the University of Nairobi on Nov. 26, 2015.Ben Curtis—AP
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta gives the thumbs up to Pope Francis at the State House of Nairobi, Kenya on Nov. 25, 2015.John Muchucha—AFP/Getty Images
Pope Francis stands next to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the State House palace in Nairobi
Pope Francis stands next to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the State House palace in Nairobi, Kenya on Nov. 25, 2015. Stefano Rellandini—Reuters
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Pope Francis' convoy drives from the airport in Nairobi, Kenya on Nov. 25, 2015.Nichole Sobecki—Getty Images
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Kenyans wait to see the convoy transporting Pope Francis during his visit to Africa in Nairobi on Nov. 25, 2015.Jennifer Huxta—AFP/Getty Images
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Pope Francis watches traditional dancers after he arrived at the Jommo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi on Nov. 25, 2015.Simon Maina—AFP/Getty Images
Pope Francis waves upon arrival for first papal visit to African Continent as head of the Catholic Church at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Pope Francis waves upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya on Nov. 25, 2015. Goran Tomasevic—Reuters
Members of Maasai tribe wait for Pope Francis to arrive in Nairobi, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Members of Maasai tribe wait for Pope Francis to arrive in Nairobi, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya on Nov. 25, 2015.Goran Tomasevic—Reuters
Final Preparations Are Made For The Arrival Of Pope Francis To Kenya
Father Paschal Mwijage of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Nairobi's Kangemi slum wears a t-shirt of Pope Francis on Nov. 24, 2015.Nichole Sobecki—Getty Images

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