Cardinal Presides Over Act of Reparation in St. Peter's
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar following a serious act of desecration.
The rite, attended by members of the chapter of the Vatican basilica, included a penitential procession and the sprinkling of holy water to purify the altar.
Emphasizing the need to ask God for "forgiveness" for the desecration, as noted by Father Enzo Fortunato, director of communications for St. Peter's Basilica.
This act of reparation was a response to the desecration that occurred on October, with the goal of seeking forgiveness and purification.
Author's summary: Cardinal Gambetti leads reparation rite after desecration.