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Sister Genevieve, French Nun Who Broke Protocol To See Pope's Body

Sister Genevieve broke protocol to pay a personal tribute to Pope Francis (Credit: AFP)

Images of Sister Genevieve's slight frame, standing in solemn prayer just feet from Pope Francis's body, were beamed around the world.

The 82-year-old French nun was not supposed to be there, paying tribute to the friend she met when seeking justice for a victim of Argentina's brutal dictatorship.

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