Off to Africa
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[In March] the pope will attend the African Episcopal Conference in Cameroon to prepare for a second African bishops' synod to take place in Rome next October, Benedict told bishops wrapping up a synod at the Vatican that began October 5.His first African jaunt, the visit will be the 11th overseas tour of B16's pontificate.
"From there, if it pleases God, I will go to Angola to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the evangelisation of that country," Benedict added.
PHOTO: Reuters
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