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Vatican to stop selling cigarettes

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The Vatican announced it will no longer sell cigarettes to employees.

Currently, sales at its duty free shop and supermarket generate $11 million a year in profits, according to The Associated Press.

"The Holy See cannot contribute to an activity that clearly damages the health of people," officials said of Pope Francis' decision.

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