Pope Francis’ historic 2015 DC visit showcased at the National Shrine
Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to DC on display at the National Shrine
Pope Francis’ historic 2015 visit to Washington, D.C. is on display at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
WASHINGTON - Pope Francis’ historic 2015 trip to the nation’s capital is being remembered at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. following his passing.
Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease, died on Monday. He was 88.
Honoring Pope Francis’ legacy
What we know:
His chair, pastoral staff, and the pulpit used during the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil are on display at the Basilica.
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To honor his legacy, bunting has been placed on the church, and its bells will toll 88 times this afternoon. A memorial Mass will follow at the Crypt Church.
National Shrine tribute continues
Pope Francis visited the National Shrine on September 23, 2015 addressing a crowd of 25,000.
"This morning, we join the world in sadness at the news of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis," said Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, in a statement. "We also join in the chorus of prayers for his eternal rest. In a particular way, we at Mary’s Shrine are saddened because we knew the Holy Father personally. As the first Pontiff from the Americas, the Holy Father himself came on pilgrimage to the Basilica in 2015 to canonize Fray Junípero Serra, marking the first canonization on United States soil. His visit left a lasting impact upon us at Mary’s Shrine, this city of Washington D.C., and this nation."
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Pope Francis’ legacy remembered in DC
Pope Francis’ legacy was remembered on Monday in Washington, D.C.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.