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Pope Francis’ shock untidy appearance in Vatican: Was it intentional?
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Pope Francis’ shock untidy appearance in Vatican: Was it intentional?

The timing and manner of his guest-starring appearance in the Vatican today will have reminded the Roman Curia just how hard to pin down, or predict, Francis really is.

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Apr 10, 2025
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This report has been updated following information from the Holy See Press Office.

VATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — In a surprise move, Pope Francis appeared in the Vatican today in an event most notable for the fact of the strikingly disheveled nature of his appearance.

A little before 1 p.m. Rome time on Thursday afternoon, tourists and pilgrims in St. Peter…

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