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March 31, 2017

Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit

Pope Francis greets a child as he visits the Sant' Alessio-Margherita di Savoia Regional Center for the Blind March 31 in Rome.

VATICAN CITY – Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a centre for the blind and visually impaired in Rome – showing that he doesn't think works of mercy are just for special occasions – or years.

Published in International