Pope Francis Arrives Safely Back in Rome Following his Journey to Belgium and Thanks Our Lady for her Protection - VIDEO Farewell Ceremony
Pope Francis arrived safely back in Rome and visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his journey to Luxembourg and Belgium. He thanked Our Lady for her protection throughout his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad to the European nations.
During his drive to Vatican from Fiumicino Airport on Sept. 29, Pope Francis stopped off for a short visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
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According to the Holy See Press Office, the Holy Father prayed before the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani.
He placed flowers on the altar in the Gregorian Chapel, in gratitude for her maternal protection during his Apostolic Journey.
Pope Francis then returned to his car, which took him to his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican.
The Holy Father has traditionally made the visit to the Marian Basilica in Rome before and after his Apostolic Journeys throughout his pontificate.
Source: Vatican News
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