Vatican: Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate He

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Vatican announced recently. The Holy See press office said on March 15: “On Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance at which he will preside at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis…

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