Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia'

e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. with Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM