Tag: Corsica
Two messages from the pope in Corsica
Pope Francis chose the island of Corsica as the destination for his 47th international trip. He went there to close a congress on popular religiosity.
Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica
As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica 15 December, the usual excitement of an open-air Mass with the pope was combined with the flair and pageantry of a Renaissance fair.
Nativity scenes are reminder of Lord’s love and tenderness, pope says
Making his customary visit to the Rome Basilica of St Mary Major to pray before his trip to the French island of Corsica, Pope Francis also met and prayed with dozens of actors staging a living Nativity scene.
Pope Francis to travel to Catholic “oasis” in France for final...
Pope Francis sets sail on 15 December for Corsica; an island that could be considered an "oasis" for Catholics in France. They make up 92 per cent of the population.
