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How much do you know about Pope Francis?
See how much you know about the pope's background and stances on political and religious issues.
1. What was Pope Francis’s response to allegations that he contributed to the kidnapping of two Jesuit priests during Argentina’s last military dictatorship?
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He denied the accusations, calling them “slander” |
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He apologized and asked for forgiveness |
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He ignored the claims and has never commented on them |
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He said he had had no choice but to collaborate |
