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Pope to defend migrants in Marseille trip

The pope will start at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a symbolic monument overlooking the city, for a prayer with the clergy on Friday afternoon.

Pope Francis is visiting Marseille first and foremost to take part in a meeting of Mediterranean-area Catholic bishops and young people. (File Photo)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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