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33M Pilgrims Flock to Rome's Holy Year, Record Crowd

Record-breaking Holy Year: Over 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome, boosting citys infrastructure and sparking a unique disagreement between Romes mayor and the Vatican over modern fountains. Checkout Solipillow.com

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