The Latest: Some Ugandans Spent 20 Hours Awaiting Pope

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The latest on Pope Francis' first trip to Africa. (All times local.)___8:45 a.m.Some of the pilgrims waiting for Pope Francis at Uganda's most famous Catholic shrine have been here since lunchtime Friday, hoping to score a good spot to see his first Mass in the country.Pilgrims were camped out on mats, bundled in blankets against the morning damp chill as final preparations got under way at the Namugongo shrine.

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