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Francis eschews his own safety to back the ‘three saints of Bangui’. Plus: What else is at stake as Francis makes his first trip to Africa
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Francis eschews his own safety to back the ‘three saints of Bangui’. Plus: What else is at stake as Francis makes his first trip to Africa
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(John L. Allen Jr.) It almost sounds like the start of a bad joke: “A pastor, an imam, and an archbishop decide to get together.” This week, however, it isn’t the setup to a punch line, but rather a primary explanation for why Pope Francis is determined to set foot in one of the world’s most dangerous hot spots. (...)