Pope Francis Walks Through Empty Rome and Prays for Coronavirus to End

Despite the strict quarantine rules in Italy, on Sunday Pope Francis left the Vatican to pray at a famous crucifix. This crucifix was used in a procession during the 1522 plague outbreak in Rome.

According to Metro, Pope Francis left unannounced and visited both the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and St. Marcello church.

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