Pope Francis Consecrates War-Torn World To Virgin Mary In Eucharistic Prayer Vigil

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis consecrated the Church and the world to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a Eucharistic adoration prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, Oct. 27, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land.

Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis...