3 relatives of Pope Francis killed in car crash in Argentina

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3 relatives of Pope Francis killed in car crash in Argentina
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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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Michael Brendan Dougherty
Michael Brendan Dougherty

Michael Brendan Dougherty is senior correspondent at TheWeek.com. He is the founder and editor of The Slurve, a newsletter about baseball. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, ESPN Magazine, Slate and The American Conservative.