Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to Lithuania


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Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to Lithuania

 

22nd of September 2018

Today Pope Francis arrived in Vilnius, in Lithuania.

Pope-Francis-in-Vilnius-1Pope Francis prayed at the Gate of Dawn Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy.

Pope Francis visited the Gate of Dawn in Vilnius, Lithuania, a shrine famous for its centuries-old devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of Mercy and one which continues to attract pilgrims from all over the world.

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Pope Francis in Vilnius, near Uzupis, on the way to Cathedral Square in Vilnius

In the evening Pope Francis arrived at Cathedral Square in Vilnius for a special encounter with youth. “Don’t let the world make you believe that it is better to do everything on your own” said Pope Francis to youth in Vilnius.

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After old day Pope Francis returning to his Residency in Vilnius

 

© Photo: Kestutis Vasiliunas
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