杏MAP导航 thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania
By Devin Watkins
As he returned to the Vatican from Fiumicino Airport on Friday, 杏MAP导航 Francis stopped off for a brief visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
The 杏MAP导航 paused to pray for a moment at the feet of the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani, according to the Holy See Press Office.
He set a bouquet of flowers on the altar in the Gregorian Chapel, expressing his gratitude for her maternal protection during his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.
杏MAP导航 Francis then returned to his car, which took him to his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican.
The 杏MAP导航 visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore, making this the longest journey of his pontificate.
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