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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Dampf

Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

Giro d'Italia Vatican - (AP2009)

It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican.

The Giro d’Italia will pay homage to the late Pope Francis by passing through the Vatican gardens behind St. Peter’s Basilica and in front of the Santa Marta hotel — which was where Francis lived — during the final stage of the cycling race on June 1.

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