Why is Pope Francis Carrying a Baby Sheep on His Shoulders? (VIDEO)

By Eric Corpus,
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Yesterday, Pope Francis marked Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, by making a surprise visit to a live nativity scene outside of Rome. He talked with the over 200 costumed participants, and took in the many animals involved in the reenactment.

At one point, participants hoisted a baby sheep on the Pope's shoulders, making for this one-of-a-kind photo op.

Credit : (Photo: Osservatore Romano/Reuters)
(Photo: Osservatore Romano/Reuters)

The pontiff also met a 2-month-old boy named Francesco, the star of the show playing baby Jesus.

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Credit : (YouTube screenshot: romereports)
(YouTube screenshot: romereports)

And that's why Pope Francis was carrying a baby sheep on his shoulders. Here's video of his Epiphany visit.

H/T: Buzzfeed

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