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Pope Francis’ Popularity Bridges Great Divides

Pope Francis,Religion And Faith

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He may be the world’s foremost Catholic, but to his fans, Pope Francis is more Martin Luther King Jr. than Pope Benedict XVI. He speaks, and millions listen — whether they are Muslim or Baptist, Hindu or atheist.

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