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Pope Francis in Sardinia

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  • A woman in a wheelchair embraces Pope Francis during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • A sick person holds a photo of Pope Francis after being blessed by the pontiff inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Sick people wait to be blessed by Pope Francis inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis waves as he arrives for a meeting with the poor and prisoners in the cathedral in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis prepares incense as he venerates the statue of Our Lady of Bonaria during Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis poses with young people during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis kisses a sick man inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis embraces a young woman during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pope Francis blesses a sick man inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

  • Pilgrims cheer before Pope Francis’ arrival for an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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