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Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus [Photos]

Pope Francis delivers an extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing - something he normally does only twice a year. [Reuters]

Pope Francis said the coronavirus had put everyone “in the same boat” as he held a dramatic, solitary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on Friday, urging the world to see the crisis as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values. 

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