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Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Pray for People Risking Lives to Fight for Fundamental Rights

Pope Francis prays at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 2, 2013. / Elise Harris/CNA.

Elise Harris
Pope Francis prays at the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 2, 2013.

Although the prayer intention and video do not mention any countries by name, the pope has called attention repeatedly in recent weeks to the crisis in Burma following a military coup.