In Sri Lanka, Francis urges reconciliation
January 14, 2015 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: January 15, 2015 10:52 pm
Pope Francis blesses a child Wednesday as he arrives in Madhu, Sri Lanka. Francis traveled to the jungles of war-torn northern Sri Lanka on Wednesday to show solidarity with the victims of the country's 25-year civil war and urge forgiveness and reconciliation.
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