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Francis (in Latin: Franciscus PP.), until his election Jorge Mario Bergoglio - Roman Pope from March 13 arrived on a visit to South Sudan for the second stage of his African tour, DPA reported.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church landed in the South Sudanese capital Juba this afternoon after earlier visiting DR Congo.

Pope Francis leaves for South Sudan with call for peace as ongoing fighting there kills 27

In South Sudan, where the population is predominantly Christian, it is hoped that the Pope's visit will help calm the situation in the country and reduce the violence that in many areas continues despite the end of the civil conflict.

South Sudan has a population of about 10 million people and has been an independent country only since 2011, BTA notes.

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South Sudan