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BETHLEHEM - The faithful began arriving in Manger Square four hours in advance of Pope Francis' appearance, waving flags, shaking hands, buzzing with excitement. With three hours to go the people are singing hymns.

]]> mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) A Holy Land pilgrimage Sat, 24 May 2014 20:00:00 -0400