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A righteous pontiff

Pope Francis’s warm reputation preceded his visit to the Holy Land and he was greeted mostly with wide approval.

Pope Francis is greeted by Israeli children after landing on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, on May 25
Pope Francis is greeted by Israeli children after landing on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, on May 25
(photo credit: Courtesy)
ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
JUNE 16, 2014 14:18
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