Pope names representative to Marian celebrations

(Vatican Radio)  Pope Francis has named Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, Archbishop of Cologne, Germany, as his special representative to celebrations 1 May 2016 marking the conclusion of the Octave of Our Lady of Consolation in Luxembourg.  The traditional pilgrimage has been taking place since 1666  to honor Our Lady, the patron saint of Luxembourg.  The event lasts from the third to the fifth Sunday after Easter and represents the main religious ceremony of the country.