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Kangemi church labourer can't wait to meet the Pope Francis

Esther Gathoni, an employee in Kangemi, says the Pope’s visit will be a blessing. [PHOTO: ANGELA MAINA/ STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Esther Gathoni, a casual laborer, is among the chosen few who will meet Pope Francis during his visit to the country.

The mother of two is overwhelmed with joy, and has committed to memory a phone call she received three weeks ago.

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