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December 8 - Pope Francis venerates Immaculate Conception statue in Rome

Article: Roman Catholic Church And The Last Days

Pope Francis venerated the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna, continuing the tradition set by his predecessors in the late 1900s. The event began with the reading from the book of Revelation, which describes “a woman, clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and around her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Rev. 12:1).
 
The Pope then recited a prayer to Our Lady, made on behalf on all those living in Rome. “Today, here in the heart of Rome, we hear the voice of our mother who calls everyone toward that Door, which represents Christ,” the prayer reads.
 
“You say to all: 'Come, confident approach; revenue and receive the gift of Mercy; do not be afraid, do not be ashamed: Father is waiting for you with open arms to give you his forgiveness and welcome in her home.'” This prayer was followed by the chanting of the Litany to Mary.

 

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