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Pope Francis has Wednesday embarked on his first visit to Africa since being ordained

The Catholic Church is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world

CNN  — 

Pope Francis is visiting Africa for the first time since being ordained.

The Catholic Church is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world and millions across the continent are anticipating his visit to Kenya, Uganda and Central African Republic over the next few days.

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