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Pope Francis entrusts his 45th Apostolic Journey to Our Lady

Sep 2nd, 2024

Image: Vatican Media

Source: Vatican News

Yesterday, Sunday 1 September, on the eve of his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, Pope Francis visited the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome to pray before the icon of the Virgin Mary, Salus Populi Romani. He entrusted to her his upcoming apostolic journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.

Following the prayer in the Basilica, he returned to the Vatican. The Holy See Press Office announced that this will be the longest journey of his pontificate, spanning from 2-13 September.

At the end of his Angelus address yesterday, to pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis said: :Tomorrow I will begin an Apostolic Journey in several countries in Asia and Oceania. Please, pray for the outcome of this journey!"

Tags: Pope Francis, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Singapore, Mary, Salus Populi Romani

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