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Pallium Mass

Pope Benedict XVI embraces Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit after presenting him with a pallium today. — Pope Benedict XVI embraces Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit after presenting him with a pallium today. (photo: CNS/Reuters)

Tom McFeely Blogs June 29, 2009

CatholicTV currently is streaming video of the pallium Mass celebrated today at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Go here to access the video: http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=57&videoID=752

Among the archbishops receiving the pallium (a circular band of white wool that fits loosely around the neck) today are five Americans: Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans, Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha, Neb., and Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit.

Tom McFeely

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