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Pope Francis Is Promoting a Debunked 19th Century Tourist Trap Theory

HEAVENS NO

While visiting the catacombs, Pope Francis inexplicably promoted a long discredited tale about the early Christians.

Candida Moss

Published Nov. 10 2019 4:41AM EST

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Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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