Tagged: Vatican

Politics
3:08 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

Congressman Langevin Witnesses Investiture of Pope Francis

Credit Congressman Jim Langevin's Office
Congressman Jim Langevin witnessed the induction of Pope Francis

Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin was among the 200,000 people who thronged Vatican City Tuesday for the installation mass of Pope Francis. The Catholic congressman called it one of the most meaningful and spiritual experiences of his life.

Langevin was part of a congressional delegation that represented the United States at the investiture of Pope Francis.  The Rhode Island democrat says he was thrilled and honored to be there.

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Religion
8:15 am
Fri March 1, 2013

RI Catholics Honor Retiring Pope with Mass

Credit Catherine Welch / RIPR
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

A noon mass on Thursday marked the final day of Pope Benedict XVI.  It was held at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

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