Francis becomes the first pope to visit the French island of Corsica

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Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.

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00:00Pope Francis arrived to the French island of Corsica on Sunday for a day trip of roughly

00:07nine hours, making it one of his shortest visits beyond Italy's borders as well as

00:12the first papal visit to the island.

00:17The Pope reflected on local religious traditions but also focused on regional crisis, including

00:22migrant deaths and wars.

00:25In his address, the pontiff focused on having devotion and the importance of showing religious

00:30as well as social and political engagement.

00:34He also warned against levels of spirituality that fuel division and exclusivist attitudes.

00:41The Pope will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron later on Sunday.

00:46It follows after the pontiff did not make a trip to Paris earlier this month for the

00:50reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

00:54The Pope's visit to Corsica seems more suited to his priorities as he is adamant on visiting

00:59places that do not often draw international attention.

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