To: surroundedbyblue
Commentators before the Mass began said Francis would only be giving communion to the deacons. And he did in fact return to his chair after doing so.
Might have been my sleepy eyes but I didn't see anyone in the US delegation except Biden and that was before communion. I didn't see if anyone in the US delegation went to communion but if they did, they didn't get their photo op receiving from the Holy Father.
To: PeevedPatriot
I was watching coverage on Fox News. Fr. Jonathan made it a point to say that the Vatican announced to all nations their intent for the ceremony, BUT did not invite any individual nation.
A very wise move, he left it up to the individual nations to decide if they wanted to attend, and who to send.
55 posted on
03/19/2013 4:56:32 AM PDT by
mware
(By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West)
To: PeevedPatriot
Thanks!
I’m “peeved” that I missed the Mass. I was dead tired and stone asleep.
Going to start my rosary now.
Prayers for all here on FR & our beloved Holy Father Francis.
59 posted on
03/19/2013 5:05:26 AM PDT by
surroundedbyblue
(Why am I both pro-life & pro-gun? Because both positions defend the innocent and protect the weak.)
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