The Pope recited today the holy Rosary - entirely in Latin - at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major to mark the beginning of the Marian month of May. Here are some images of this occasion:
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Traditional altar arrangement with six candles and altar Cross:
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The Holy Father praying the Rosary:
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Another old papal throne was brought out, this one (as far as I can see from the coat of arms) of papa Pacelli, Pius XII:
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Here we get a good look at another splendid papal Easter stole (the third we have seen), of Leo XIII - and a very lovable picture of our Supreme Shepherd as well:
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All photographs Foto Felici; click to enlarge.