Banner of St Mary of the Cross - St Peter's Square
Five other people were also canonised on the same day: a Canadian; a Spaniard; a Pole; and two Italians.
Images of the six newly canonised saints at St Peter's
Kev and I met up with some Aussie friends at St Peter's Square at 7:45am, so that we would be ready when the gates opened at 8:00am. We are very blessed to know one of the Officials who works for the Congregation for the Cause of Saints, who gave us very good tickets to this wonderful event.
Proud Australians
The Square was absolutely packed, and the crowds spilled into the surrounding streets to be part of this day in history.
St Peter's Square - Canonisation of St Mary of the Cross
Pope Benedict XVI
It was wonderful to hear the Holy Father speak about St Mary of the Cross, who is such a good role model for us. It was a very proud moment for all Australians. The Mass was beautiful, and it was particularly special as the Gospel was first chanted in Latin by a deacon, and then in Greek by a Greek priest.
Our Holy Father
It was also great to bump into so many friends who had come all the way over from Australia - approximately 8000 - but we didn't know them all!
Kev, Hele and Bernard - we take holiness very seriously!
Part of the Aussie contingent
Too bad you had such sucky seats.
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