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Pope Francis honors the Immaculate Conception

On December 8, feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis and the fire department of Rome honored the Virgin Mary.

Omnes Editorial Staff

December 9, 2024

El Papa bendice las flores que se ponen a los pies de la estatua de la Inmaculada Concepción el día de su fiesta (CNS photo / Lola Gomez)

Pope Francis went to Piazza di Spagna in Rome to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception on her feast day, December 8.

The celebration was also attended by members of the fire department, who, together with the Pontiff, presented flowers to the Immaculate Virgin.

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