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During his upcoming visit to the nation's capital, Pope Francis will canonize Junipero Serra, who founded the California mission system that introduced Christianity to west coast American Indians. Critics say Serra's work led to persecution of America's native peoples. (The Monterey County Herald via Associated Press)
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During his upcoming visit to the nation's capital, Pope Francis will canonize Junipero Serra, who founded the California mission system that introduced Christianity to west coast American Indians. Critics say Serra's work led to persecution of America's native peoples. (The Monterey County Herald via Associated Press)

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