Pope appears in St Peter’s in casual clothes
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Pope appears in St Peter’s in casual clothes
Visitors at St Peter’s Basilica got the shock of a lifetime on Thursday when Pope Francis appeared unexpectedly — not in his traditional white papal garments, but wearing a simple white t-shirt, dark trousers and a beige poncho. The 87-year-old Pope, who is currently recovering from a serious respiratory infection, was seen being wheeled through the basilica with nasal oxygen tubes visible. Source
Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica
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 dressed in civilian clothes — a long-sleeved white T-shirt and dark slacks with a striped garment draped over his chest. It was th…
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