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Will Pope Francis chew coca leaves in Bolivia?

As Pope Francis continues his South American tour many people are wondering if he will participate in drinking coca tea, a common practice in Andean nations to help control altitude sickness. CBSN's Meg Oliver explains the significance of the coca leaf.
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