Meet the woman who knitted Pope Francis' Mitre
335 views · Published 3 December 2015 · 3:31 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: KBC Channel 1 · 2015 · News & Politics
The hosting of Pope Francis in Kenya was a significant event in the country’s history for all Kenyans. But there are those among us who were able to play an even greater role in the visit. Lydia Letipila a widow from Samburu will forever cherish the moment after she was honored with the task of hand knitting the mitre won by the Holy Father during the celebration of the Holy mass at the University of Nairobi grounds. Our reporter Caroline Kamau filed the story. Connect with KBC Online; Visit our Website - http://www.kbc.co.ke/ Follow KBC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find KBC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1news/ Follow KBC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kbcnews_/ #KBCNewsHour
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