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was held in the Paul VI Audience Hall in Vatican City Photo: Vatican Media

was held in the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City

the Pope delved into the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church's preaching

During the audience, he delivered the fifteenth reflection on joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

the Pope presided over the traditional General Audience in St. Peter’s Square.

The Pope appeared in a white coat, reflecting the change in weather in Rome

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