Pope Francis responds to a phone call in full general audience and in front of parishioners surprised (VIDEO)

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12 years ago 2021 01:13 GMT

So far, Vatican officials have not commented on the unusual event, so nothing is known about the pope’s interlocutor or the reason for the call.

Pope Francis responded to a phone call during a general audience held this Wednesday in the Paul VI hall of the Vatican, surprising parishioners who attended the event, reports the AP agency.

According to reports, the Sovereign Pontiff was giving his apostolic blessing, at the end of the audience, when one of his assistants approached him and, after crossing a few words, handed him a phone from which he spoke. answered the call.

According to witnesses, the highest hierarch of the Catholic Church spoke for about two minutes and then indicated to the faithful by means of signs that he would return soon and that he would leave the hall for a few moments. Soon after, he returned to greet and continue to bless those present.

So far, ecclesiastical authorities have not commented on this unusual fact that breaks with protocols, so the identity of the interlocutor or the reason for the call that interrupted the ceremony is unknown.

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