Pope Francis arrives on 1st papal visit to Corsica, with focus on regional crisis, popular piety

A brief visit by Pope Francis to the French island of Corsica puts a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on the one hand and migrant deaths and wars on the other

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Pope Francis arrives on 1st papal visit to Corsica, with focus on regional crisis, popular piety

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