Two Cardinals close to Pope get COVID-19
VATICAN CITY: Two cardinals close to Pope Francis have contracted coronavirus, Vatican sources said Tuesday.
The Polish cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who is in charge of the Pope’s charities, “tested positive for Covid-19”, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
The 57-year-old, known as the pope’s “Robin Hood” for his work with the poor and the homeless, had symptoms of pneumonia and is currently under surveillance in a hospital in Rome.
Italian cardinal Giuseppe Bertello, 78, the president of the governorate -- effectively the chief executive -- of the tiny state of Vatican City has also tested positive, a Vatican source told AFP.
The 84-year-old Pope, known for his love of getting close to the faithful, has been reluctant to wear a mask despite the pandemic that has hit Italy particularly badly.
During a meeting with Vatican employees on Monday, the Pontiff -- he and his entourage without masks -- could not resist having a cuddle with a baby.
The Argentine is considered particularly at risk of complications if he contracts coronavirus, both because of his age and his history of lung problems. - AFP
source http://www.dailynews.lk/2020/12/24/world/236943/two-cardinals-close-pope-get-covid-19
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