Pope Francis condemns ‘economic colonialism’ in Africa on visit to DRC

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Pontiff says ‘poison of greed’ for mineral resources is fuelling conflict in Democratic Republic of CongoPope Francis has condemned “economic colonialism” in Africa, denouncing the “poison of greed” for mineral resources as he began a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.Tens of thousands of people cheered as he travelled from the airport into the capital Kinshasa in his popemobile, chanting and waving flags. Continue reading...

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