'It was a simple question of hygiene': The Vatican explains why Pope Francis wouldn't let a line of worshippers kiss his hand
VATICAN CITY - The mystery of why Pope Francis repeatedly withdrew his right hand as a long line of people bowed and tried to kiss it this week has been resolved - he did not want to spread germs.
“It was a simple question of hygiene,” Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti told reporters on Thursday after he asked the pope directly. Monday’s footage went viral on social media and was featured on late-night comedy shows in the United States.
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