Spiritual preparation has started in Seychelles for Pope Francis' first visit to the Indian Ocean region from September 4-10, as a special mass will be celebrated on Sunday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the capital city of Victoria.
A delegation of around 60 people, headed by the Bishop of Seychelles' Roman Catholic Diocese, Denis Wiehe, is expected to travel to the neighbouring island of Mauritius for the pope's visit.
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