Posts Tagged ‘Holy Week. COVID-19’

Pope visits deserted Rome, and prays

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

Pope Francis visited a deserted Rome on Sunday to pray at two shrines for the end of COVID-19. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was his first stop. Then he walked along one of Rome’s usually busy main streets to visit St. Marcello church. There he prayed before a crucifix used in a procession when Read more