The Beatification Mass
Three members of the Presidium of the Gebetsliga with a silver thurible that was presented as a gift to the Holy Father in gratitude for the Beatification. Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
The Beatification Mass
Three members of the Presidium of the Gebetsliga with a silver thurible that was presented as a gift to the Holy Father in gratitude for the Beatification. Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
The Holy Father blesses three members of the Presidium of the Gebetsliga and accepts the gift of a silver thurible.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
A view of the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer of the Beatification Mass.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
Some of the participants in the Mass of Beatification.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
Throughout the crowd, many Austrian flags could be seen.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
Vatican officials estimated that over 50,000 people attended the Beatification Mass.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
An overview of the large crowd gathered for the Beatification.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano
Another view of the crowd participating in the Beatification ceremonies.
Photograph:© Servizio Fotografico de "L'O.R." 00120 Citta del Vaticano