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title: "June 21, 2022: First Mass as a Full Pilgrim Group"
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We had our first full Mass at St. Mary Major in the chapel in Salus Populi Romani, the chapel that Pope Francis visits before every trip he takes out of country, with Fr. Gregory Crane celebrating. The students are tired, but in great spirits. We also were able to go through the Colosseum and Roman Forum this afternoon. Heading back to campus now for some rest for preparing for Papal audience tomorrow with the Holt Father. God bless!

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