'Immaculate Virgin, today I would have wanted to bring you the thanks of the Ukrainian people,' the Pope said before being overwhelmed by emotion and having to stop. (1/2)
The Pope's voice began to tremble as he mentioned the Ukrainians and he had to stop, unable to speak, for about 30 seconds. When he resumed the prayer, his voice was cracking.
Francis broke down during a traditional prayer to the Madonna at the foot of a statue on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a national holiday in Italy.
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