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March 14, 2013

New Pope on a Pilgrim's Path

Daniel Johnson, Wall Street Journal

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The election of Pope Francis may prove to be not only a turning point for the Catholic Church, but for all humanity. For the first time in a millennium, the most venerable institution on earth will be led by a man from outside Europe, the Argentine son of an Italian.

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