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Pope cancels audiences due to mild flu

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Pope cancels audiences due to mild flu

The Holy See Press Office informed journalists that Pope Francis has cancelled his engagements on Saturday “as a precautionary measure.” By Vatican News Pope Francis cancelled his engagements on Saturday morning “due to a mild, flu-like condition,” according to an announcement from the Holy See Press Office. The statement indicated that the decision was made … Read more

Nativity scene teaches simplicity and joy, Pope says at Audience

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Nativity scene teaches simplicity and joy, Pope says at Audience

At his General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the first Nativity scene, created 800 years ago by St Francis in the Italian town of Greccio. By Christopher Wells In his final General Audience before Christmas, Pope Francis returned to the image of the creche, and specifically, the first Nativity scene inaugurated 800 years ago by … Read more