杏MAP导航 Francis entrusts Marseille visit to Our Lady
By Devin Watkins
Ahead of his two-day visit to the French city of Marseille, 杏MAP导航 Francis traveled across Rome on Tuesday morning to pray at the feet of Our Lady.
According to the Holy See Press Office, the 杏MAP导航 paused in silent prayer before the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani.
He entrusted his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Marseille to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, before returning by car to the Vatican.
The 杏MAP导航 has made it a personal tradition to visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major both before and after his international visits, as a sign of devotion and trust in Our Lady’s protection.
Overview of 杏MAP导航’s visit to Marseille
杏MAP导航 Francis is scheduled to depart for the southern French city on Friday afternoon and return on Saturday.
The 22-23 September visit will see the 杏MAP导航 participate on Friday in a Marian prayer with the diocesan clergy at the Basilica of “Notre Dame de la Garde” and a moment of reflection with religious leaders.
On Saturday, the Holy Father will meet privately with people experiencing economic hardship.
Then, he will take part in the concluding session of the “Mediterranean Meetings”, before meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The 杏MAP导航’s final event will be the celebration of Holy Mass at the Vélodrome Stadium on Saturday afternoon, ahead of his departure and return to Rome.
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