Africa: Pope Sends Goodwill Message Ahead of Visit

Vatican — Pope Francis on Monday November 23 sent a joint video message to the people of Central African Republic, Kenya and Uganda ahead of his maiden visit to Africa.

"Dear friends, I send a word of greeting and friendship to you and your families... I am coming as a minister of the Gospel, to proclaim the love of Jesus Christ and his message of reconciliation, forgiveness and peace," the Pontiff told the people of Kenya and Uganda.

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