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Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome

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Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome

Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome

Continuing their tradition, firefighters in Rome marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December by placing two floral wreaths on the statue of the Virgin Mary.

Later in the day, Pope Francis paid his respects at the site.


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