Shoes back on, Francis heads across Temple Mount

Upon leaving the Dome of the Rock, Pope Francis puts his shoes back on, getting a special chair to do so.

Pope Francis putting his shoes back on after visiting the Dome of the Rock. (Screen capture: Vatican TV)
Pope Francis putting his shoes back on after visiting the Dome of the Rock. (Screen capture: Vatican TV)

He then slowly makes his way across the Temple Mount plaza, stopping to shake hands with Muslim leaders, amid a constant cacophony of camera clicks.

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