RED DAWN: Showtime at San Pietro

(As of 5.22am -- 0922GMT -- the Italian catechesis has ended...)

Well, everybody up and at 'em?

The Popemobile having made its trek around the Square, B16 has taken his seat on the stage atop the Basilica "Sagrato" -- the steps of St Peter's -- and the General Audience has begun.

Next up: the catechesis... then the greetings to the language groups... and then....

Get some coffee and stay tuned.

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