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Pope Francis will travel to South Sudan in July. Three years ago, he shocked the country's leaders with this gesture of peace. | PRESS REVIEW | COMMUNITY OF SANT'EGIDIO
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Pope Francis, in Plea for South Sudan Peace, Stuns Leaders by Kissing Their Shoes - The New York Times
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Pope to make long-promised trip to South Sudan in July; also going to Congo - Georgia Bulletin - Georgia Bulletin
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South Sudan visit with Pope Francis 'not cancelled' but postponed until it can best effect peace, says Welby
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Pope Francis' symbolic gesture raises hope for peace in South Sudan | Richmond Free Press | Serving the African American Community in Richmond, VA
Archbishop of Canterbury: South Sudan trip with Pope Francis may happen in coming months | National Catholic Reporter
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