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Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy

Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy

Pope Leo visited the region around Naples in Southern Italy to address the long-term illegal dumping of toxic waste. He condemned the environmental and social damage caused by a combination of criminal interests and public indifference.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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