'Oh, the Pope is dressed as the Pope!': two hours' wait to see Leo XIV for a few seconds
“¡Ay, el Papa va vestido de Papa!”: dos horas de espera para ver por unos segundos a León XIV
Summary
Thousands of faithful and onlookers rose early to secure a spot in front of the Royal Palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
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