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Pope breaks down and cries while mentioning Ukraine at public prayer

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ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday as he mentioned the suffering of Ukrainians during a traditional prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps.

The pope’s voice began to tremble as he mentioned the Ukrainians and he had to stop, unable to speak, for about 30 seconds while his head trembled. When he resumed the prayer, his voice was cracking.

(Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Alison Williams)

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