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Peru: Pope Francis crowns Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco

ANDINA/Dante Zegarra

17:50 | Trujillo (La Libertad region), Jan. 20.

Pope Francis on Saturday crowned Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco before thousands of attendees as part of the Marian celebration, which took place at Trujillo's Main Square.

The crowd of believers burst with joy as the Supreme Pontiff placed the crown on their beloved image, and the celebration reached the skies in the form of fireworks. 

The ceremony also included a series of rituals involving Peruvian religious authorities and children dressed in typical costumes. 

Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco is the patroness of Peru's La Libertad region and all of northern Peru. 

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Published: 1/20/2018