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Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica

alishpagda08@gmail.com3 months ago05 mins

For a pope known for unexpected gestures, Francis’ brief swing through St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday might be the most audacious yet — at least in his attire. “Pope with a poncho, revolution in a photo,” read the caption of the photograph on the front page of the Rome daily newspaper Il Messaggero, showing Francis…

Pope Francis, with bruise on chin, inducts new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica

alishpagda08@gmail.com8 months ago01 mins

Pope Francis was seen with a significant bruise on his chin on Saturday, but presided over a ceremony to install new cardinals without apparent problems. A Vatican spokesman said later on Saturday that the bruise was caused by a contusion on Friday morning, when Francis hit a night stand with his chin. The pontiff, who…