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Pope encourages South Sudanese, will raise plight of women

Pope Francis attends an ecumenical prayer at John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People wait for Pope Francis arrival at John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A man holds national flags and other items as he waits for Pope Francis to leave after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) People in the crowd cheer and wave as Pope Francis is wheeled past after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a bunch of flowers behind her back as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis addresses clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls sing and wave Vatican flags as Pope Francis arrives at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a Vatican flag and rocks on her shoes after standing for a long time prior to the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, including Sister Orla Treacy from Ireland, center-right, cheer after receiving gifts from Pope Francis after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis gestures to those gathered as he leaves after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A woman holds a national flag as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A necklace showing the Virgin Mary is seen around the neck of a woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Pope Francis, as she awaits his arrival at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets a displaced girl during a meeting with internally displaced persons in the "Freedom Hall" in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis cheers people from inside the car as he arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets a displaced girl during a meeting with internally displaced persons in the "Freedom Hall" in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A man holds national flags and other items as he waits for Pope Francis to leave after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) People in the crowd cheer and wave as Pope Francis is wheeled past after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a bunch of flowers behind her back as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis addresses clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls sing and wave Vatican flags as Pope Francis arrives at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a Vatican flag and rocks on her shoes after standing for a long time prior to the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, including Sister Orla Treacy from Ireland, center-right, cheer after receiving gifts from Pope Francis after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis gestures to those gathered as he leaves after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A woman holds a national flag as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A necklace showing the Virgin Mary is seen around the neck of a woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Pope Francis, as she awaits his arrival at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets a displaced girl during a meeting with internally displaced persons in the "Freedom Hall" in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis cheers people from inside the car as he arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets a displaced girl during a meeting with internally displaced persons in the "Freedom Hall" in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A man holds national flags and other items as he waits for Pope Francis to leave after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) People in the crowd cheer and wave as Pope Francis is wheeled past after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a bunch of flowers behind her back as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis addresses clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls sing and wave Vatican flags as Pope Francis arrives at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A young girl holds a Vatican flag and rocks on her shoes after standing for a long time prior to the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, including Sister Orla Treacy from Ireland, center-right, cheer after receiving gifts from Pope Francis after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis gestures to those gathered as he leaves after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A woman holds a national flag as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A necklace showing the Virgin Mary is seen around the neck of a woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Pope Francis, as she awaits his arrival at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis cheers people from inside the car as he arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, including Sister Orla Treacy from Ireland, center-right, cheer after receiving gifts from Pope Francis after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis gestures to those gathered as he leaves after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis gestures to those gathered as he leaves after addressing clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A woman holds a national flag as she awaits the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) A necklace showing the Virgin Mary is seen around the neck of a woman wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Pope Francis, as she awaits his arrival at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis arrives to address clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Women holding national flags and peace banners await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Young girls await the arrival of Pope Francis at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pope Francis meets with a group of the Catholic faithful from the town of Rumbek, who had walked for more than a week to reach the capital, after he addressed clergy at the St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) People stand in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People wait in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Children stand in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Shanti houses are seen in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People stand in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People stand in the streets in Juba, South Sudan, before Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People wait for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A child holds a South Sudan flag as he waits for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A sings as she waits for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People pray before the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People wait for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) The sun rises over the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan , Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Pope Francis delivers his speech as he meets with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Pope Francis delivers his speech as he meets with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Priests pray before the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A man holds religious articles and South Sudan flags as Pope Francis meets with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A woman waits for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) People walkin the streets in Juba, South Sudan, as Pope Francis' convoy passes on its way to the Cathedral of Saint Theresa for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Francis for a meeting with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Pope Francis delivers his speech as he meets with priests, deacons, consecrated people and seminarians at the Cathedral of Saint Theresa in Juba, South Sudan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Francis is in South Sudan on the second leg of a six-day trip that started in Congo, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope encourages South Sudanese, will raise plight of women