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Pope Francis celebrates Simbang Gabi Mass for Rome’s Filipino community

 16 December 2019
Pope Francis celebrates Simbang Gabi Mass for Rome’s Filipino community

VATICAN (Vatican News): Pope Francis said that “in the Philippines, for centuries, there has been a novena in preparation for a blessed Christmas called, Simbang-Gabi (Mass of the night). During nine days, the Filipino faithful gather in their parishes for a special Eucharistic celebration.”

He went on to say that, “in recent decades, thanks to Filipino migrants, this devotion has crossed national borders and has arrived in many other countries”, including Italy and the Vatican.

Read more at Vatican News…

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