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Pope Left Lasting Legacy in Africa, Latin America

Latin America and Africa are home to the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world. NPR's Ed Gordon discusses the impact and influence the late Pope John Paul II has had in these parts of the world with Alejandro Garcia-Rivera, associate professor of systematic theology with the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Calif.

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Hard hitting, intelligent, honest, and no-nonsense describe Ed Gordon's style and approach to reporting that have made the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster one of the most respected journalists in the business today. Known for his informative on-air interaction with newsmakers, from world leaders to celebrities, the name Ed Gordon has become synonymous with the "big" interview.