2015-12-09 08:29:00

Pope Francis visits Basilica of Saint Mary Major


(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis visited the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Tuesday afternoon – the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception  –  and prayed in front of the Salus Populi Romani icon.

The Holy Father’s visit – although not scheduled – had been expected by many people, who had been waiting for the Pope for over an hour. He was met with thunderous applause as he arrived in the Church.

Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on 1 January, the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.








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