My wife and I were able to sit in the seats near the front (got lucky in our arrival timing). Since the Pope was speaking in Italian, I did not know what he said till I got back to the hotel and could read his remarks. Nothing new from him. On the other hand, the venue and pageantry of the event was a treat for us. The Swiss Guard contingent was 30 plus strong and are a disciplined marching team. Glad we went. Merry Christmas!
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