Pope Francis II Visits Three African States in Indian Ocean

Ahmed Moamar

Pope Francis II, of the Vatican has started an African tour.

He is going to visit three African states situate in the Indian Ocean.

Two of the three states are inflicted with poverty, disputes and natural disasters.

He landed first in Mozambique where Filipe Nyusi, President of that country and the tens of thousands welcomed him.

He will lead a mega mass tomorrow in of the largest stadiums in Maputo, capital city of Mozambique.

It is worth to mention that Pope John Paul II visited Mozambique in 1988.

Pope Francis II stressed the importance of the brotherly reconciliation in Mozambique and Africa as the only passage to permanent and strong peace.

The pope is expected to imply to the weak peace process in Mozambique.

Two ferocious hurricanes hit that African country this year.

It will witness a general election later this year.

The papal visit comes after a month of signing a historic peace accord between the government and the rebels.

The rebels relinquished violence and turned to a political party which leads the position in parliament.

Civil war lasted for 16 years devastated Mozambique, an ex-Portuguese colony.

The rebels will put down their arms partially.

Pope Francis II visit will both Madagascar, an island state in the

Indian Ocean and its minor neighbor Mauritius.

The two state islands are off the eastern coast of Africa.

Some locals express their disappointment as the Pontiff will not come to areas hit badly by the two hurricanes this year.

Mozambique’s Foreign Minister said that his country spent $ 330 thousand to prepare for the papal visit.

Madagascar houses a Christian majority.

It is considered as one of the poorest nations in the world.

Some of 75% of population earn less than two dollars a day.

The pope will address laborers of a quarry.

He will land in Mauritius, east to Madagascar but on the contrary, this state enjoys flourishing economy and stable democracy.