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PHOTOS: Pope speaks to inmates at Philadelphia prison

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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Pope Francis visits Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.

Photo/David Maialetti

PHILADELPHIA -- Pope Francis spoke to inmates during his visit to the Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia.

Pope Francis walked through the gym at Philadelphia's largest jail and shook the hands of each of the men and women individually.

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