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Ukrainian soccer player Andriy Shevchenko asks Pope Francis to pray for Ukraine

02.09.2014, 17:17

The Interreligious Match for Peace took place yesterday at Rome's Olympic Stadium. Pope Francis met with soccer players and organizers of the Interreligious Soccer Match for Peace. The pope thanked the players and highlighted the importance of setting an example for youth.

The Interreligious Match for Peace took place yesterday at Rome's Olympic Stadium. Pope Francis met with soccer players and organizers of the Interreligious Soccer Match for Peace. The pope thanked the players and highlighted the importance of setting an example for youth.

Ukrainian player Andriy Shevchenko asked Pope Francis to pray for Ukraine.

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