Pope Francis visits New York City

Pope Francis on Friday made an emotional visit to the 9/11 memorial in New York City, leading prayers for peace after calling for a more humane global system in a speech at the United Nations. It was the second engagement in a packed Friday schedule for the visibly exhausted pope, whose reform-minded approach and humility have earned him a rapturous welcome in America. In a wide-ranging speech, Francis touched on an array of hot-button topics, including the persecution of Christians, the Iran nuclear deal, drug trafficking — “silently killing millions” — and the right of girls to an education. (AFP)

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