Batswana Catholics - The sedia gestatoria literally 'chair for carrying') or gestatorial chair was a ceremonial throne on which popes were carried on shoulders until 1978, and later replaced outdoors in part
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Pope John XXIII is carried on the sedia gestatoria and he elevates new cardinals ...HD Stock Footage - YouTube
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