Brief version of the news
- During Easter, the Pope suffered an embarrassment when an icon of Jesus Christ fell during Mass due to a strong gust of wind.
- The media compared this incident with others, in particular with a photo of lightning in St. Peter's Basilica, which struck on the day that Pope Benedict XVI announced his departure from the Holy See.
- The Pope found himself in scandals due to statements about Russian aggression and calls for Ukraine to surrender.
During the Easter Mass in the Vatican, the pontiff experienced an embarrassment. An icon of Jesus Christ fell before his eyes.
A video of the funny moment appeared online. The media began to put forward versions of what exactly this incident could portend.
The wind is to blame
So, on March 31, Catholics celebrated Easter. It was on this day that a “small” trouble happened to the Pope. In footage published on the Internet, you can see how an icon of Jesus Christ falls in front of the pontiff during the celebration of Mass. Francis turns towards the image that lies on the ground, he does not take his eyes off it for several seconds, and then again plunges into the book he is holding in his hands. Obviously, the Pope tried to pretend that nothing had happened.
Then three men in black suits run out and together raise the icon.
< p>It should be noted that the icon did not suddenly fall on its own. She is pushed by a strong gust of wind.
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The media have already compared this incident with other similar ones. For example, in 2013, a photo appeared of lightning striking St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on the day that Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to leave the Holy See.
The Pope on the war in Ukraine: latest news
- The head of the Catholic Church has repeatedly found himself in prison due to his statements about Russian aggression in the center of scandals.
- So, last summer the pontiff was unpleasantly surprised when, in a conversation with Russian youth, he urged them to appreciate the imperial past of their country. In his speech, the Pope listed a number of Russian autocrats and declared the “greatness” of the aggressor country.
- Already in the new year, the pontiff actually called on Ukraine to capitulate. He advised Kyiv to admit defeat and raise the “white flag” to save human lives. President Zelensky did not leave such a message without a reaction. The head of state advised the Pope to stop engaging in virtual mediation between the victim and the aggressor.
