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Kidnapped French priest freed in Cameroon arrives home

French president Francois Hollande personally greets priest and praises his 'courage' during seven weeks captivity in hands of armed group.

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French President Francois Hollande praised the "courage" of a Roman Catholic priest held hostage for seven weeks by Islamic militants in Cameroon as the cleric arrived home to a joyous welcome on Wednesday, reports AFP.

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