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VIDEO: Pope Francis withdraws hand as people try to kiss his papal ring

Pope Francis flinched and pulled away his hand so people couldn't kiss the papal ring at an event in Loreto, Italy on Monday.

Pope Francis repeatedly pulled his hand away as people tried to kiss his ring at an event to mark the feast of the Annunciation.

The head of the Catholic Church appeared to flinch as people tried to kiss the ring as a mark of respect.

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