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Pope Francis kicks off Africa tour in violence-hit Mozambique

Mozambicans have been splurging on pope-related regalia. [AFP]

Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique on Wednesday at the start of a three-nation tour of Indian Ocean African countries hard hit by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.

He is expected to be welcomed by tens of thousands during his visit, which will culminate with a mass on Friday at the giant Zimpeto stadium in the seaside capital Maputo.

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