30 Years After Preventing War, A Pope Will Visit Chile

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Pope Francis’ journey to Peru and Chile will present several challenges, as well as many opportunities. He’s following in the footsteps of a saint — Pope John Paul II — who also traveled to both countries. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports when the Polish pope went to Chile three decades ago, he prevented war.