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First Catholic cardinal tests positive for coronavirus

By Zach Halaschak
Published March 30, 2020 9:54pm ET
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First Catholic cardinal tests positive for coronavirus
New Cardinal Angelo De Donatis leaves after being elevated during a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, June 28, 2018. Pope Francis made 14 new Cardinals during the consistory. | (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

The vicar general of the Diocese of Rome has tested positive for COVID-19, the first known infection among Catholic cardinals.

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis announced the diagnosis on Monday. De Donatis was taken to the hospital in Rome with a fever, although he is now self-quarantining and is reportedly in good condition.

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