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May 24, 2014

Crowds gather early in anticipation of Pope appearance

Zuhair Espanioli from Nazareth in Israel was among the early arrivals at Manger Square to greet the pope. Zuhair has been present for every papal visit to the Holy Land, including Pope Paul VI when he was 14 years old.

BETHLEHEM - The faithful began arriving in Manger Square four hours in advance of Pope Francis' appearance, waving flags, shaking hands, buzzing with excitement. With three hours to go the people are singing hymns.

Published in A Holy Land pilgrimage