Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy
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1970-01-01 08:00
Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.

Starting a family in Italy is becoming a "titanic effort" that only the rich can afford, Pope Francis has warned.

Addressing a conference on Italy's demographic crisis, he said pets were replacing children in many households.

Also on stage were dozens of young people, wearing t-shirts saying...

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