Mozambique: Nyusi Checks On Preparations for Papal Visit

Maputo — Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday declared that the signing of a peace and reconciliation agreement with the former rebel movement Renamo, and the impending visit of the head of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis, constitute "a blessing for Mozambicans".

He was speaking to reporters in Maputo at the end of a visit to the national stadium in the outlying neighbourhood of Zimpeto, to check on preparations for the Pope's visit. The visit will culminate, on 6 September, in a mass celebrated by Pope Francis in the stadium. The government has announced that the day will be a public holiday in Maputo city and province to encourage attendance at the mass.

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