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Show . y Pope at a Baptism. The first christening ever honored by a pope's presence in centuries took place the other day. The child was the daughter of poor Roman parents, who was being crhistened by a curate of St. Refers, just as Fins X descended into the church to receive re-ceive the members of a pilgrimage from south Italy. As is the custom, the Bope made a tour of the large basilica, stopping here and there to cdiat with his visitors. On passing the chapel, where the baptismal font is kept, he stopped to inquire about the child, and insisted on suggesting the names to be given it, speaking words of encouragement encour-agement to the surprised parents, and giving the j Bapal blessing to the newly made Christian. This act has greatly increased the Pope's popularity among the Roman people. |