Pope Francis makes surprise appearance to hear teenagers' confessions

Pope Francis personally heard the confessions of 16 teenagers who were visiting the Vatican.

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance to hear teenagers' confessions

Pope Francis personally heard the confessions of 16 teenagers who were visiting the Vatican.

The pontiff made a surprise appearance late on Saturday morning in St Peter's Square, where thousands of Catholics, ranging in age from 13 to 16, were participating in a special Holy Year youth day, including confession near the famed Colonnade of Bernini.

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