A special meeting for the exchange of Christmas greetings. In the afternoon of December 23, Pope Francis went to make a visit to the Pope emeritus. Benedict XVI received the Pope at the entrance of his residence (the former monastery, Mater Ecclesiae). After a brief prayer together in the chapel, the private visit, which lasted around a half hour, in one of the rooms of the residence. Then Pope Francis, who was accompanied by his personal secretary, greeted also the other members of the "family" of the Pope emeritus. Monsignor George Ganswein and the Memores Domini. The visit lasted around 45 minutes.

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