Pope to Consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Hear

In response to a request by Ukraine's Catholic bishops, Pope Francis will consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in a special ceremony on Friday, March 25.  The 25th, is a special day in the Catholic Church's calendar, the Annunciation of Mary, when the angel Gabriel visited her and told her she would conceive and bear a son, the Messiah. 

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