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Holiday Greetings from Pope Leo X

Posted by exurbe on December 25, 2011
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And on a more personal note, best wishes to all for the year’s end and beginning.  May your new year be filled with friends, accomplishments, good health, and feasting.

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Leo X, Medici, Palazzo Vecchio, S.P.Q.F.

One Response to “Holiday Greetings from Pope Leo X”

  1. Jo Walton said:

    12-25-2011 3:22 PM

    St Zenobius and the Aliens.

    Merry Midwinter.

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