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Pope Francis Says He Hopes To Visit Native Argentina This Year For First Time As Pontiff

Last month Francis published another text on climate challenges, "Laudate Deum" ("Praise the Lord"), which called on developed economies to stop using fossil fuels. (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis said he might visit his native Argentina in the second half of the year, if possible. The visit, if it happens, will be the first time the pope travels to his homeland since being elected in 2013.

While speaking to a private Italian TV channel's host Sunday, the 87-year-old pope said that he was worried about the people in his home country as they were "suffering much" due to high inflation.

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