On the second day of his visit to south Sudan Pope Francis met children who have been displaced by a decade-long civil war. The meeting took place in a prefabricated structure in the capital Juba. He was accompanied by archbishop of canterbury Justin Welby and church of Scotland moderator Iain Greenshields. They heard about the hardships which these children face. The Pontiff assured them that they would build a better future for the world's newest country by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness. The Pope also urged everyone to protect and respect women after a resident U.N. humanitarian coordinator highlighted gender based issues being faced by the women.

Pope Francis South Sudan's Tour

Pope Francis is in the last leg of his visit to Africa and is currently visiting South Sudan, which has been ravaged by poverty and civil war since the past five years. The Pope urged the top leaders to end bloodshed, and change the course of history for the embattled and impoverished country.

Pontiff visits war-ravaged South Sudan

Melania Trump concluded her trip to Africa on Saturday by voicing support for her husband's controversial Supreme Court pick and urging people to pay less attention to what she wears.

Melania Trump wraps up Africa visit, laments attention on her clothes

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Pope Francis South Sudan's Tour

Pontiff visits war-ravaged South Sudan

Melania Trump wraps up Africa visit, laments attention on her clothes