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Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in sex abuse scandals

Pope Francis has wrapped up his controversial visit to Ireland by seeking forgiveness for the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandals. Around half a million people turned out to hear the pontiff say Mass at an outdoor service in Dublin.

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