The 12 Apostles and the Golden Beaches made us admire the magic power of the Creator's hands.

十二门徒、黄金海岸让我们不禁惊叹造物主的神奇。

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My favorite part of this story though is at the end, there are 12 baskets full of bread left over, just enough for the 12 apostles, (coincidence right?)

我最喜欢这个故事的最后一部分，有12满筐的面包碎遗留下来的，刚好够12使徒食用(巧合吧？)

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Francis' decision to include two females -- an Italian and an Eastern European -- in the ceremony disturbed some traditionalists, who believe the 12 people should reflect the 12 male apostles.

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The rite re-enacts Jesus' washing of the feet of his 12 apostles during the Last Supper before his crucifixion, a sign of his love and service to them.

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During the service, the pope washes and kisses the feet of 12 people to replicate the Bible's account of Jesus Christ's gesture of humility towards his 12 apostles on the night before he was crucified.

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