LIVE | Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan. The Holy Father is welcomed with a ceremony. Afterwards the Pope will visit the President of the Republic at the Presidential Palace of Juba. Finally, Francis is meeting with the Authorities and Diplomatic Corps, also at the Presidential Palace.

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