Pope Francis' pregnant receptionist found dead in apartment
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Pope Francis' pregnant receptionist was found dead in her apartment on Friday. The woman, Miriam Wuolou, 34, was seven months pregnant.
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
2/24/2016 (1 decade ago)
Published in Europe
Keywords: Pope Francis, apartments, Catholic, Vatican, Santa Marta, Miriam Wuolou
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Wuolou worked at the pope's home in the Santa Marta guesthouse and for priests', according to the Mirror.
"She worked as a kind of gatekeeper for the Pontiff, as well as for the bishops and cardinals who stay there," stated the Italian press reports.
Initial examinations of the body show no signs of foul play, and her family members, ex-husband, and recent boyfriend have all been interviewed.
According to reports, the woman suffered from a serious form of diabetes and her pregnancy was at risk.
"Pope Francis had been informed of the death. We are all pained by this news," expressed Vatican spokesman, Father Federico Lombardi.
Further DNA tests will be carried out on the fetus for more information into the tragedy.
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