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Pope Francis Congratulated Putin on His Election Victory, Russian State Media Claims

HOLY MOLEY

Other well-wishers include Kim Jong Un.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Pope Francis congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election, according to Russian state media.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

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