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Pope Francis promised his prayers for those affected by tornadoes that struck several U-S states this weekend. Tornadoes killed more than 70 people in Kentucky alone.
France’s interior minister has condemned threats against Catholics celebrating a Marian procession this weekend. Dozens of Catholics gathered in the western suburbs of Paris on Saturday, for an annual Marian procession, in honor of the Immaculate Conception. An unknown group of assailants shouted profanities at the Catholics. They also threw water and a torch. Local law enforcement are searching for the people responsible for the attacks.
American Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrated his first public Mass on Saturday, since his hospitalization with COVID-19. During the Mass, the cardinal thanked God, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, for his recovery from the virus. The 73-year-old was hospitalized with COVID-19 in August, and was placed on a ventilator.
Today is the feast day of the virgin and martyr, Saint Lucy.