Before the start of Mass at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis asked to pray specifically for pharmacists, a crucial group of people who had escaped his prayer list.
POPE FRANCIS
I was scolded for having forgotten to thank a group of people who also work. I've thanked doctors, nurses, volunteers. 'But you forgot about pharmacists.' They have also been working hard to help the sick overcome illness.
Pharmacies in Italy are part of the few businesses allowed to remain open during the Covid-19 pandemic, to ensure people have access to basic essentials, including medication.
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