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Pope Leo XIV to hold candlelight procession for peace at St Mary Major on October 31

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

A candlelight prayer gathering takes place on the grounds of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. The event marks the end of October, a month traditionally dedicated to Marian prayer.

Participants will invoke Salus Populi Romani to ask for protection for those suffering from violence and division worldwide.

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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

Candlelight procession for peace at St Mary Major on October 31

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 31, 3:30 AM Vatican News Italiano Santa Maria Maggiore, il 31 ottobre fiaccolata per la pace pregando Maria
  2. Oct 31, 5:02 AM Vatican News Candlelight procession for peace at St Mary Major on October 31
  3. Oct 31, 5:02 AM Diocese of Hallam Candlelight procession for peace at St Mary Major on October 31
  4. Oct 31, 7:34 AM Vatican News Polski Santa Maria Maggiore – różaniec świecami w intencji pokoju
  5. Oct 30, 4:00 PM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 31ರಂದು ಸಂತ ಮರಿಯಾ ಮಜ್ಜೋರೆ ಬಸಿಲಿಕಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾಂತಿಗಾಗಿ ಮೇಣದಬತ್ತಿಗಳ ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆ.

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