Bomb Discovered At Brazilian Shrine Ahead Of Pope's Visit

A bomb has been discovered at one of the locations Pope Francis is due to visit in Brazil, ABC.es reports.

The explosive device was reportedly found at the Our Lady of Aparecida, located near São Paulo. Pope Francis was due to host a mass at the shrine on Wednesday.

The military described the bomb as "homemade" which posed a limited threat, with a "a plastic body and wrapped with adhesive tape," according to the the Buenos Aires Herald.

AFP reports the bomb was discovered in the bathroom of the shrine's parking garage.

Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church from Latin America, arrived in Brazil today. There has been heightened security planned for the visit due to violent protests in the country recently.

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