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Moyers & Company Season 2, Episode 51: The Pope, Poverty, and Poetry
Historian Thomas Cahill discusses Pope Francis and the relevance of the church in the 21st century. Watch Moyers & Company Season 2, Episode 51 The Pope, Poverty, and Poetry in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Moyers & Company Season 2, Episode 51 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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