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He's not a Roman emperor': pope's reluctance to have ring kissed defended | Pope Francis | The Guardian
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Hand of Pope Francis with his papal ring, taken on his arrival in Washington DC | Pope francis, Bishop ring, Pope
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Susan from the Parish Council on Twitter: "SEE!!!! Pope Francis is NOT afraid of people kissing his ring!!! Now HUSH! https://t.co/STwG88QcNk" / Twitter
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