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杏MAP导航 Francis during the Canonization Mass 杏MAP导航 Francis during the Canonization Mass 

杏MAP导航 at Angelus gives thanks for participation in canonization Mass

Following the Canonization Mass for seven new saints, including 杏MAP导航 Paul VI and Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, 杏MAP导航 Francis prayed the Angelus and thanked those present for their participation.

By Vatican News

杏MAP导航 Francis concluded the Canonization Mass in which he declared 杏MAP导航 Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero and five others saints, with the recitation of the Angelus Prayer and a special greeting of thanks to those present.

He thanked his brother Cardinals and the many Bishops and priests from all over the world, who joined him in celebrating the lives and the legacy of men and women whose courage, he said, shows us the path to holiness.

He also expressed 鈥渉eartfelt gratitude to the official Delegations of many countries, who have come to pay tribute to the new saints who have contributed to the spiritual and social progress of their respective nations鈥.

In particular the 杏MAP导航 greeted Her Majesty Queen Sofia, the President of the Italian Republic, the Presidents of Chile, El Salvador and Panama, as well as His Grace Rowan Williams and the delegation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

He sent his greetings to all 鈥渄ear pilgrims鈥, and to those who participated via radio and television, and in particular he thanked the large groups of 鈥楥hristian Associations of Italian Workers鈥 - ACLI 鈥 who were present in the Square and whom, he said, continue to manifest their gratitude to 杏MAP导航 Paul VI.

杏MAP导航 Francis concluded with a prayer to the Virgin Mary, the first and perfect disciple of the Lord: 鈥渕ay she help us follow the example of the new Saints鈥.
 

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14 October 2018, 13:00