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The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, ...
Roll up, roll up for the Pope – and an elephant – at the Vatican circus
The 88-year-old watched from a chair as acrobats, robot-operated puppet elephants, jugglers and dancers on roller skates took ...
Pope Francis enjoys circus show during general audience
Pope Francis was treated to a show by an African circus troupe at his weekly general audience on Wednesday. The 88-year-old ...
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Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
No, it is a crime!” Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media During the ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in an annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an ...