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Rudy Giuliani recalls religious experience had while being hospitalized for viral pneumonia

Rudy Giuliani , former New York City mayor and attorney for President Donald Trump , was hospitalized earlier this month in critical condition for viral pneumonia , requiring a ventilator and last rites.

During his hospitalization, Giuliani claims to have experienced a "very significant spiritual experience " while "out of it," saying he couldn’t say whether he was “headed for heaven,” but believed he was “headed for a trial” with St.…