Pope Francis Plans Historic Visit to Corsica
The Pope will visit the island for the first time to attend a colloquium on popular piety and meet with regional religious leaders.
- Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Corsica on December 15, marking the first papal visit to the predominantly Catholic island.
- The visit was confirmed by Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, the Bishop of Ajaccio, who extended the invitation to the Pope.
- The Pope's itinerary includes delivering a speech at the Ajaccio Congress Palace and celebrating mass, with participation from bishops across the Mediterranean region.
- Pope Francis chose Corsica over attending the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, citing his focus on regional and grassroots spirituality.
- The Vatican's security team has already begun preparations for the Pope's visit, which is expected to draw significant attention and attendance.
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