VATICAN CITY, VATICAN – MARCH 29: Pope Francis holds a crucifix aloft as he presides over a Papal Mass with the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion inside St Peter’s Basilica on March 29, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis is taking part in his first holy week as pontiff. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 165176809
Why we venerate the Cross.
From Pope Francis.
(foto credit – Rocco Palmo)
