Attendees gather as they wait for Pope Francis (not seen) to arrive for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023.

Attendees gather ahead of the arrival of Pope Francis for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023

Clergymen arrive ahead of the arrival of Pope Francis for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023.

President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi (C-R) and Firts Lady of the DRC Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi (C-L) look on as Pope Francis (not seen) arrives for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023.

Pope Francis arrives on the popemobile for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023

Pope Francis (C) back arrives for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023.

Pope Francis (3rd L) arrives by popemobile for the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023

Pope Francis (C) presides over the mass at the N Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on February 1, 2023.

Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass at Ndolo airport in Kinshasa, Congo, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023.

Pope Francis waves after celebrating Holy Mass at Ndolo airport in Kinshasa, Congo, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023.