Pope consecrates pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima-CathNews NZ/Pacific

Pope consecrates pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Pope Francis has asked Cardinal José Policarpo of Lisbon if he can consecrate his pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima.

Addressing a general assembly of the Portuguese Bishops’ Conference, the cardinal said: “Pope Francis asked me twice whether he could consecrate his new ministry to Our Lady of Fatima.

“It is a mandate I can carry out in prayer and silence. But it would be nice if the whole bishops’ conference joined in to fulfill this request. May Mary guide us in our work and in fulfilling Pope Francis’ request.”

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