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Pope Francis during his audience with doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals from Lombardy in Vatican City. EPA/Vatican
Pope Francis during his audience with doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals from Lombardy in Vatican City. EPA/Vatican
Pope hails Italy virus doctors and nurses as heroes at Vatican
Audience was with some of those working on the frontline in the region of Lombardy