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Let's heed Pope Francis' message of hope, peace and healing for Africa

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Pope Francis waves to pilgrims as he arrives in St. Peter's square at the Vatican for his special Jubilee Audiences on June 18, 2016. [File, Standard]

Seeing Pope Francis frail, on a wheelchair, and yet determined to deliver his message of hope to Africa, is a vivid image of the resolve of this humble messenger. No to wars! No to hatred!

From the time he took over the see of Peter as captain of Christ's boat, his message has been strong and loud, winning the praise of Christians and non-Christians alike. Christians, and indeed all humanity, must live more faithfully to the call of mercy, reaching out more to those often forgotten and marginalised - "the peripheries".

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