The Pope recited today the holy Rosary - entirely in Latin - at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major to mark the beginning of the Marian month of May. Here are some images of this occasion:
Traditional altar arrangement with six candles and altar Cross:
The Holy Father praying the Rosary:
Another old papal throne was brought out, this one (as far as I can see from the coat of arms) of papa Pacelli, Pius XII:
Here we get a good look at another splendid papal Easter stole (the third we have seen), of Leo XIII - and a very lovable picture of our Supreme Shepherd as well:
All photographs Foto Felici; click to enlarge.
