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Defining MoMents

PoPe In AfrIcA

Becoming the first pontiff to visit the continent of Africa
while head of the catholic church, Pope Paul VI visited
Uganda from 31 July to 2 August 1969. Despite resistance
within the Vatican, the trip went ahead and Pope Paul
VI was greeted by President Milton obote of Uganda
as well as heads of state from Tanzania, Zambia,
rwanda, Burundi and representatives from
nigeria and Zaire (now Dr congo) as well
as massive crowds.
1969

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