Pilgrims Follow Relics of Padre Pio in Procession to St. Peter’s

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VATICAN CITY — On Friday, February 5, the relics of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) and Croatian saint, Fr. Leopold Mandic (1866-1942), were carried in procession into St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, as part of Pope Francis’ intention promote Sacramental Confession during the Year of Mercy. Read more.

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Photos by Antoine Mekary

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