Pope says anti-maskers stuck in 'their own little world of interests'

Francis contrasts opposition to Covid measures with healthy indignation' over racism

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Pope Francis has taken aim at protests against coronavirus restrictions, contrasting them with the healthy indignation" seen in demonstrations against racism after the death of George Floyd.

Some groups protested, refusing to keep their distance, marching against travel restrictions - as if measures that governments must impose for the good of their people constitute some kind of political assault on autonomy or personal freedom," he said in a new book.