The Pope called Franco Rabuffi, who was sick, to comfort him.

As he usually does when calling people who are suffering, the Pope opened by saying "Hello, I'm Pope Francis".

On the third papal phone call, Mr Rabuffi was speechless after he realised it really was the Pope.

Pope Francis reportedly told Mr Rabuffi he was amused.

Mr Rabuffi and his wife were invited to the Pope's public audience on Wednesday in St Peter's Square.

There, Francis hugged them and assured them he really did call the man's phone.

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