3 relatives of Pope Francis killed in car crash in Argentina
The wife and two children of Pope Francis' nephew have been killed in a car crash, according to reports from Argentina.
Emanuel Bergoglio, the pope's nephew, crashed into a truck while driving home late last night. His wife Valeria and two children, Jose (2) and Antonio (8 months), were all killed. Emanuel Bergoglio is in critical condition.
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