Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Italian earthquake towns

 Speaking on a car megaphone, the Pope tells residents he wanted to visit sooner but did not want to "bother" anyone.

Pope Francis has made a surprise visit to towns and villages hit by the earthquake that killed nearly 300 people in central Italy.

During the visit, which was kept secret by the Vatican, he comforted residents and prayed with them.
He also met rescue workers and thanked them for their life-saving efforts....

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