Pope's special blessing for sick people

Pope’s special blessing for sick people

Monday, May 15th, 2017

Pope Francis gave a special blessing to the sick who came to the Fatima shrine on Saturday.

After canonising Saints Jacinta and Francisco, Francis spoke to the sick, reminding them “whenever we experience a cross,” Jesus “has already been there ahead of us.” Read more

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