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2014 papal roundup: Our favorite Pope Francis stories of the year

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In a special 2014 edition of our weekly papal rapid fire roundup, here are 14 of our favorite things Pope Francis did this year.

In 2014, Pope Francis: 

1. Tried to catch a baseball.

 

2. Met a chocolate statue of himself.

 

3. Became a comic book hero.

 

4. Put a lamb on his shoulders.

 

5. Blew South Korea’s mind when he rode in a Kia Soul.

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6. Left a copy of the Lord’s Prayer in the Western Wall.

 

7. Raffled off a bunch of his things.

 

8. Met the queen. And also his Mini-Me.

 

9. Ate a meal in the Vatican cafeteria.

 

10. High-fived a televangelist.

 

11. Gave two kids a ride in the Popemobile.

 

12. Had a lot of pellegrina problems.

 

13. Announced plans to install showers for the homeless in St. Peter’s Square.

 

14. Celebrated his birthday by giving 400 sleeping bags to the homeless.