Pope Francis canonises 19th-century Palestinian nuns | World news | The Guardian

Pope Francis canonises 19th-century Palestinian nuns | World news | The Guardian

Pope Francis canonises 19th-century Palestinian nuns

Canonisations of Mariam Baouardy and Marie-Alphonsine Ghattas a
symbol of support for Christians facing persecution in Middle East 



 

A member of the crowd waves Palestinian flags in Saint Peter’s square on Sunday. Photograph: Tony Gentile/Reuters