Pope gives video address as Vatican square closed to tourists

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5 年前

"I express my heartfelt thanks to hospital staff, doctors, nurses, volunteers who in this very difficult moment are next to the persons who are suffering", Francis said in a video streamed over the internet from a Vatican library.

"I thank all Christians and all men and women of good will who are praying at this time. All united, regardless of which religion they belong to." he added.

After having stopped his appearances in public, the pontiff adapted in a time of coronavirus to avoid contact with others.

St. Peter's Square was unusually empty.