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Pope Set for Key Myanmar Speech

28/11/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - World Update, Pope Set for Key Myanmar Speech

His speech will be keenly watched for references to "Rohingya" lest he cause a backlash

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(Picture: Pope greeted on his arrival at Myanmar   Credit: Reuters)

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