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French defense officials to pope: We can’t protect you in Africa | Crux

ROME — Officials at the French Ministry of Defense reportedly are urging Pope Francis to cancel his scheduled Nov. 29-30 visit to the Central African Republic because the 900 French troops in the war-torn nation can’t guarantee the pontiff’s safety.
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French defense officials to pope: We can’t protect you in Africa | Crux

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