At the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration which took place this morning in Saint Peter's Square, marking the Marian Day, part of the Year of Faith celebrations, the Holy Father recited a prayer of entrustment to the Blessed Virgin of Fatima, and then led the recitation of the Angelus, along with pilgrims and the faithful who were present in the Square.
Greetings of His Holiness, Pope Francis
prior to the recitation of the Angelus
Dear brothers and sisters,
today in Tarragona, Spain, there are about five hundred newly beatified martyrs who were killed for their faith during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. We praise the Lord for the bravery of these witnesses, and we beseech their intercession to rid the world of violence.
I thank all of you who have come in large numbers from Rome, from other parts of Italy, and from many parts of the world for this celebration of faith dedicated to Mary our Mother.
I affectionately greet the Panamanian group which has come here to Rome and I confide you to the protection of Our Lady of Antigua, celestial patron of that beloved nation.
I greet the children of the International Orchestra for Peace - the Little Footprints, and the National Association of Labour Invalids from Maimed.
I greet the young people of Rome who in recent days have committed themselves to the mission Jesus at the centre. Always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every place! And I gladly greet also the inmates of the prison in Castrovillari.
And now let us pray together:
Angelus Domini ...
I wish you a good Sunday, and a good lunch. Goodbye!
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