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Pope Francis tested for coronavirus after dropping out of events due to illness

Italy saw a 50 per cent increase in Covid-19 cases over the weekend

Pope Francis has been tested for coronavirus after falling ill as Italy struggles to contain an outbreak of the deadly bug.

The leader of the Catholic Church, 83, was forced to pull out of several events last week when he became ill after meeting with worshippers gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

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The pope was taken ill and had to drop out of several events (Credit: SplashNews.com)
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The pontiff was due to attend a Lent retreat, the Metro

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