Bomb found near shrine Pope will visit

July 23, 2013

Police have found and defused a small bomb near the shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, which Pope Francis is scheduled to visit on July 24.

CNN reported that the bomb had “low destructive power” and has been destroyed.

 

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Further information:

• Brazil: Police found, destroyed bomb before pope's visit (CNN)