Pope Francis was hit by an item thrown from the crowd as he greeted crowds from the popemobile today.

The Pontiff was on his way to an open-air Mass in Chile’s capital, Santiago, on Wednesday when an item believed to be a piece of clothing or towel hit him on the left side of his face. The 81-year old appeared to be unharmed, however, and maintained a smile as he waved to worshipers as though nothing had happened.

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