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Rome (Agenzia Fides) - While Pope Francis continues his visit in America, the details of his next trip in late November in three African countries (Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic) are being specified. According to information sent to Agenzia Fides, in a statement on 18 September, the government of Nairobi expressed its satisfaction to welcome Pope Francis from 25 to 27 November, hoping that the Pope inspires Kenyans to be more united.
In Nairobi, the Pope besides meeting with President Kenyatta, will visit the local offices of the UN Environment Program.
"The Holy Father will visit us as the Good Shepherd of God’s flock, strengthening our faith and encouraging us as we try to revive the martyrdom of our ancestors in the faith through the sacrifice for the good of others", said His Exc. Mgr. John Baptist Odama, Archbishop of Gulu and President of the Episcopal Conference of Uganda. In Kampala, from 27 to 29 November, Pope Francis will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the canonization of the 22 Ugandan Martyrs. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 22/09/2015)
