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Pope Francis vs. wind: Pontiff battles strong breeze during address

Pope Francis struggles to control his pellegrina in the wind in Vatican City on Feb 19. 2014. AP Photo

TORONTO – Strong winds may have caught Pope Francis a bit off guard Wednesday as the pontiff attempted to deliver his message to his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

The gust of wind blew Francis’ mantle and robe during his address and, at one point, his skull cap was blown off.

Francis, however, did not seem too bothered by the interruption.

Pope Francis is greeted by the faithful… and the wind.
Pope Francis is greeted by the faithful… and the wind. AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino
Pope Francis is interrupted. AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Caps away!  (Photo credit: AP Photo)

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Perhaps feeling exhausted by the wind. AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino
AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

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