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In the Holy Land, Father Vasko, who recently turned 80, has led numerous groups of American pilgrims and founded (and continues to direct) the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land in support of local Christians.
Before the final blessing, a moment of silence was observed — as before the tomb of Jesus in the Holy Sepulcher’s edicule — to invoke the gift of peace.
The Franciscans are taking it day by day, continuing their service in the sanctuaries and welcoming the few remaining groups.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a limit of around 50 people attended the Mass.
The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land marks 800th year.
The Register's Peter Jesserer Smith went on a Year of Mercy pilgrimage, Oct. 7-15, in the Holy Land of Jordan.
The pastor credited the Virgin Mary for protecting the congregation from a missile strike that would have been deadly had it detonated on the church.
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