On the weekend Pope Francis visited Cagliari, Sardinia, to venerate the statue of Mary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria, the namesake of his native city of Buenos Aires. During his visit the Pope led Sunday Mass in a square outside the cathedral, greeted crowds in the streets, and spoke to young people. Here are ten photographic highlights from the trip…
A group of nuns await the Pope’s arrival
Pilgrims wave Sardinia’s flag as Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria
Crowds watch on as Pope Francis celebrates Mass
The Pope wears a hard hat he received from a miner during the Mass service
A sick person holds a photo of the Pontiff after being blessed by him at the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria
Pope Francis greets people as he drives through the streets of Cagliari
People react delightedly to the Pope’s arrival
A woman in a wheelchair embraces Pope Francis as moves among the faithful
Pope Francis addresses a gathering of young people
A young woman meets Pope Francis after his speech
All pictures courtesy of CNS
