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July 3, 2014

Pope urges complete ban on producing, using landmines

Land mine victims hold up a sign against the use of landmines. Pope Francis urged delegates to ban the production and use of landmines.

VATICAN CITY - Landmines wound innocent civilians, "prolong war and nurture fear" long after conflicts have ended, Pope Francis told delegates working on the full implementation of an international treaty banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines.

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