Scritto da: TERESA BENEDETTA 18/01/2006 20.07
Here's a translation of a brief item Ratzigirl posted above about the Pope's reaction
to the circus acts:
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Benedict XVI first applauded repeatedly, then he got up from his chair and crossed
the wide platform to greet some circus performers who exhibited some acts for a few
minutes during the general audience today in the Aula Paulo VI.
In the audience sat some 200 officials and staff of four circus companies – Medrano,
Fantasy, Soul Circus, Rony Roller – wno are in Rome these days. Circus musicians provided
an accompaniment to the acts.
“I thank you,” the Pope said warmly, and urged the performers to “manifest always
with joy your faith in Christ.”
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Papa must have a soft spot for circus artists - remember that touching letter
he wrote in German (posted here a few weeks back) to a circus owner whom he knew
well enough to keep in touch with both directly and indirectly (through the man's aunt).
I watched the audience and I also had the impression that Papa really enjoyed this performance. He looked so relaxed so deeply touched, may be it reminded him of his childhood in Bavaria.