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Curtains Fall on Italian Nun Who Made Pope Francis’ Vestments during His Visit to Kenya

Jun 21, 2024

Pope Francis donned a white chasuble that was embroidered with coloured beads when he visited Kenya in 2015. While celebrating Holy Mass during his visit, the Holy Father also wore an ankle-length Alb and a sleeveless chasuble. 

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