VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis visited homeless and needy people getting free COVID-19 vaccines from his Vatican charity on Friday as he celebrated his name day, the feast of St. George.
About 600 of the 1,400 people who received a first dose several weeks ago got their second shot on Friday.
Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio 82 years ago in Buenos Aires, spent about 30 minutes chatting with some of the recipients, many from the area around the Vatican.
He offered them food and sweets including chocolate Easter eggs, according to a statement and Vatican images of the event.
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