An Italian businessman climbed out onto a ledge on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, calling for the pope's help for those hit hard by Italy's deep recession.

Marcello Di Finzio unfurled a white banner reading "Help us Pope Francis" and called on the Italian government to end harsh austerity measures in the debt-laden country, which is struggling with high unemployment.

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