Tens of thousands welcome Pope Francis in Democratic Republic of Congo

Pope Francis watches a performance as he attends a meeting with young people and catechists at the Stade des Martyrs during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

People gather for Pope Francis' address at the Stade des Martyrs during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis visits the Stade des Martyrs stadium to address young people during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2.   Vatican Media via REUTERS

People gather for Pope Francis' address at the Stade des Martyrs during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis celebrates a holy mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People gather as they wait for Pope Francis' address, at the Stade des Martyrs, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 2. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Pope Francis greets people at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A choir girl sits as Pope Francis celebrates a mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Honor guards look on as Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A devotee reacts as residents and faithful gather at Ndolo Airport for a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Pope Francis is welcomed on his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

Pope Francis blesses victims of conflict from the eastern part of the country at the Apostolic Nunciature during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People react as Pope Francis arrives to start his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis stands next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31,...more

Pope Francis meets with people at the Apostolic Nunciature during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Residents of Kinshasa celebrate as they line the streets to welcome Pope Francis in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Children line up as residents and faithful gather at Ndolo Airport for a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

A choir sings and dances as Pope Francis visits for a Mass celebration in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

People react as Pope Francis arrives to start his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis celebrates a holy mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS

A cheering crowd runs after Pope Francis' convoy as he arrives for his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Justin Makangara

People gather as Pope Francis celebrates a mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis waves at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People react as Pope Francis arrives to start his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People react as Pope Francis arrives to start his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People stand on an old plane as Pope Francis celebrates a mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A woman with a child holds an image of Pope Francis as he celebrates a mass at Ndolo Airport during his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi