Pope Francis Blesses Brazil with First Foreign Trip

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In Brazil, Pope Francis is starting his first foreign trip as leader of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis is an outspoken champion of social justice causes.

And Brazil has been overrun in recent weeks by countless social protests.

They range from government corruption to police brutality.

The World’s Carol Hills talks with Ana Pereira, a journalist in Rio de Janeiro about the Pope’s visit.

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