Pope Francis will make his fourth journey to Africa on Jan. 31 to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, two conflict-ridden countries, to plead for peace in both lands and an end to the poverty in which so many people live. Hopes are high among the people there that Francis’ visit may kick-start the struggling peace processes in both countries.
The journey will be Francis’ 40th since his election as pope in March 2013,…
