Pope visits Pompeii shrine

Pope Benedict XVI travelled to a shrine near the ruins of ancient Pompeii to celebrate Mass and pray to the Virgin Mary.

Pope visits Pompeii shrine

Pope Benedict XVI travelled to a shrine near the ruins of ancient Pompeii to celebrate Mass and pray to the Virgin Mary.

The pope flew from the Vatican by helicopter to the 19th century sanctuary, where thousands of pilgrims were waiting.

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