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Pope Francis played role in changing Cuba-U.S. policy

Pope Francis played a key role in helping to broker the release of American Alan Gross. The Pope sent letters to both President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro last summer. As the archbishop of Miami put it, Pope Francis did what popes are supposed to do, build bridges and promote peace. Allen Pizzey reports.
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