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The Pope.

Pope Leo XIII. is by no means an idle man. He rises very early, and after hours of private devotion, is always present at the first mass celebrated at 7 a.m. A t 8 takes a cup of chocolate _ mixed with coffee, and reads the letters \ and despatches that have arrived for . him. At 9he receives the Secretary oi ' State, and afterwards Prefects and \ j Secretaries ot congregations m. rotation At noon his Holiness receives th^

I Princes and Ambassadors, At 1 o'clock he goes to prayer and devotional reading, after which be takes a very frugal ' dinner. It is calculated that though the Pope receives something- like • £360,000 annually for the expenses of the Holy See, his own food costs on^y 2s a day, everything included. After dinner he visits the chapel, and, if time permits, takes a walk m the gardens of the Vatican, where he directs the gardeners, and takes the healthy interest m their work that would be shown by any ordinary country gentleman. After his walk he converses with any visitors who have been allowed to approach him, and 4 o'clock he once more gives audience to his cardinals and bishops. About 7 p.m. he takes a little rest and works alone .till half-past 8, when, supper is served . From that time till abo^ut 11 or 12 the Pope occupies himself with, reading theological works sent him ; by the Nuncios from all parts of the world. This is pretty well for a man who is 74 m March.;

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Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 217, 17 August 1883, Page 3

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The Pope. Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 217, 17 August 1883, Page 3

The Pope. Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 217, 17 August 1883, Page 3

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