
Italy's coronavirus fight aided by decades-old charity group
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The Misericordia, a largely volunteer organization, is one of the oldest continuously serving charities anywhere in the world.
It was founded in 1244 to look after the sick and the poor of the city. Noblemen and cobblers signed on to join its ranks, with the intention of doing good but also to wind up in the good graces of God. Navigator Amerigo Vespucci signed up before his voyage to the New World, perhaps to have some blessings.More Related News