Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped pope mobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque.
The Pontiff will urge efforts towards peace, social justice and conciliation between Islam and Christianity on his travels through Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic during a five-day trip starting Wednesday.
The 78-year-old, a self-appointed defender of the downtrodden, will give 19 speeches on his 11th foreign trip, meeting with victims of war, child soldiers and AIDS patients, as well as those who live in extreme poverty.
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