Shrine ready for papal Mass

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is empty now, but more than 25,000 people are expected at this afternoon’s Mass celebrated by Pope Francis.

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington will be filled with more than 25,000
people later this afternoon for the papal Mass during which
Blessed Junipero Serra will be canonized.

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