Pope Francis blessed a man covered with boils during today’s general audience at the Vatican.
Pope Francis was departing St. Peter's Square after Wednesday's general audience when he saw a severely disfigured man amidst the crowd of worshippers.
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Ignoring the boils covering the man's face and neck, Pope Francis descended from his vehicle, walked to the sick man and kissed him on the forehead.
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