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Kenyans Welcome Pope at First Africa Stop

Pope Francis kicked off his five day trip to Africa in Nairobi on Wednesday despite conflicts between Christians and Muslims in the region.
Image: Pope Francis stands beside Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta as they watch traditional dancers
Pope Francis (Foreground-R) stands beside Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta as they watch traditional dancers after he arrived at the Jommo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi on November 25, 2015. Pope Francis landed in Kenya's capital Nairobi Wednesday on the first leg of a landmark trip to Africa, with huge crowds, choirs and dancers waiting to greet him. The flags of both Kenya and the Vatican flew from the airplane's cockpit as it taxied to a stop, where Francis was met by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta with a red carpet welcome. AFP PHOTO / SIMON MAINASIMON MAINA/AFP/Getty ImagesSIMON MAINA / AFP - Getty Images