Pope Francis slams 'new forms of colonialism'

November 29, 2015 12:23

Pope Francis begins his first full day in Uganda on Saturday -- a country whose legal stance against homosexuality does not mirror his message of tolerance.

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Francis began, unsurprisingly, on a positive note.

"The world is witnessing an unprecedented migration of peoples," he tweeted. "I want to thank Uganda for its generosity in welcoming refugees."

Ugandans are expected to gather at a shrine Saturday, where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for martyrs killed in the l800s for refusing to renounce their faith.

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