Cardinal Presides Over Act of Reparation in St. Peter's Basilica
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and vicar general of the pope for Vatican City, presided over a penitential rite of reparation on October 13.
The rite followed a serious act of desecration that took place at the basilica. Cardinal Gambetti sprinkled the altar with holy water and incensed it to purify it after a penitential procession.
According to Father Enzo Fortunato, the rite emphasized asking God for "forgiveness" for the desecration.
- The rite was attended by members of the chapter of the Vatican basilica.
- A man was arrested by security guards on the day of the desecration, but his identity has not been revealed.
Author's summary: Cardinal Gambetti presided over a penitential rite after desecration.