Luxembourg’s royal family meets with Pope

March 23, 2016

Pope Francis received Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his family in audience on March 21.

During the 30-minute meeting, the royal family gave the Pope a family portrait, while Pope Francis gave them a medallion and copies of two of his documents.

The western European nation of 560,000 is 77% Catholic.

 

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Further information:

• Pope Francis receives Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg (Vatican Radio)
• Luxembourg's royal family meets Pope Francis (Luxemburger Wort)