Pope Benedict will again preside at anniversary Mass for John Paul II

March 23, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI will preside at a Mass in St. Peter's basilica on March 29 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict has celebrated the anniversary Mass at the Vatican each year, making his practice to visit the grotto of the basilica after the Eucharistic celebration to pray at the tomb of his predecessor.

 

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Further information:

• Mass for the Fifth Anniversary of the Death of John Paul II (VIS)