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Pope Francis gets tested for COVID-19 - Reports

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ROME, Dec 23 (Sputnik) Pope Francis has been tested for the coronavirus disease, the Ansa news agency reported Wednesday, citing sources at the Vatican.
According to the news outlet, the pontiff had a swab for COVID-19 on Monday ahead of Christmas audiences with cardinals and the Roman Curia.
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