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Genazzano Welcomes Pope Leo XIV as Pilgrim Before Our Lady of Good Counsel
religion5 days ago

Genazzano Welcomes Pope Leo XIV as Pilgrim Before Our Lady of Good Counsel

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Genazzano’s Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, arriving by popemobile for the unveiling of a new painting, with a Golden Rose presented to the shrine and an ex ossibus relic of Blessed Stefano Bellesini to be bestowed; concelebrants include Archbishop Giovanni Peragine and Augustinian friars, underscoring Marian devotion and unity in the local Church.

via Vatican News|
#genazzano#mother-of-good-counsel#pilgrimage
Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village
world27 days ago

Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village

In Konotopie, a tiny central Polish village, a 55.6-meter Virgin Mary statue (including a 15-meter crown pedestal and an interior viewing platform) was inaugurated before hundreds, with Lech Wałęsa in attendance. Funded by Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, the monument aims to become a major pilgrimage site and tourist draw, surpassing other large religious statues in height and underscoring Poland’s enduring Catholic heritage, even as church influence shifts among younger Poles.

via The Guardian|
#lech-walesa#pilgrimage#poland
Medjugorje Shrine Vandalized; Virgin Mary Statue Defaced and Altar Fire Ahead of Pilgrimage
world1 month ago

Medjugorje Shrine Vandalized; Virgin Mary Statue Defaced and Altar Fire Ahead of Pilgrimage

A man was arrested in Bosnia after vandals defaced the Virgin Mary statue at Medjugorje's Shrine of Our Lady and an outdoor altar was set on fire, just days before a youth pilgrimage expected to draw more than 50,000 worshippers; the statue’s face and hands were painted black, the pedestal bore the graffiti 'Devil in a skirt,' and cleanup began as authorities investigated motives. The parish urged prayer and forgiveness and the shrine remains open for services.

via Fox News|
#arson#medjugorje#shrine
"Pope Francis' Message of Love and Openness in Hungary"
religion3 years ago

"Pope Francis' Message of Love and Openness in Hungary"

Cardinal Péter Erdő reflects on Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Hungary, saying the Pope came as a true pilgrim of peace and brought the faithful a sense of immense joy and a call to work for peace. The visit was a special joy for the Hungarian Catholic community, and the Pope expressed great affection for those whom he met. Pope Francis prayed for peace and entrusted Hungary and Europe to the protection of the Virgin Mary. The visit was a great encouragement for bishops, priests, deacons, religious, teachers of the faith, and all those actively involved in the life of the Church, as well as by the poor, the disabled, the blind children, the homeless, and refugees.

via Vatican News - English|
#hungary#love#peace