[Catholic Caucus] Last Minute: Francis Didn't Preside VespersFrancis, 85, concluded this year by participating in the December 31 vespers in Saint Peter's. But he didn’t preside as expected, leaving this to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 87.The Vatican did not explain why this last minute change was made. The program said that Francis would preside.Francis walked in unassisted and appeared to be in good condition. He sat on a chair at the side for most of the time, however, when he walked to the ambo and read the homily he did both with difficulty.As in 2020, Francis cancelled the traditional visit...