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Pope keeps Moscow dialogue open even if it’s uncomfortable

Metropolitan Anthony delivers his speech at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation during the '7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Thursday, Sept.15, 2022. Pope Francis is on the third day of his three-day trip to Kazakhstan. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Pope Francis shakes hand to Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau at the end of the '7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Thursday, Sept.15, 2022. Pope Francis is on the third day of his three-day trip to Kazakhstan. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Pope Francis cheers with Metropolitan Antony at the end of the '7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Thursday, Sept.15, 2022. Pope Francis is on the third day of his three-day trip to Kazakhstan. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Pope keeps Moscow dialogue open even if it’s uncomfortable