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Témoignage de Laurine Grazietti sur la venue du Saint-Père en France

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Laurine Grazietti shared her experiences attending the Pope's visit to France, describing the weekend in Paris as a moving experience. She noted the sense of communion felt while gathering with young people from her diocese and across the country at the Stade de France.

Grazietti highlighted the prayerful atmosphere during a vigil, specifically noting the opportunity for silent prayer and reflection. She also found the Pope's speech and his responses to questions to be touching.

While the travel schedule was tiring, Grazietti described the trip as a grace. She recalled the weather clearing to reveal the sun at Place de la Concorde just as the Pope arrived following a morning of overcast and humid conditions. Although she was unable to receive Holy Communion during the Mass, she expressed continued joy regarding the visit.

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