Pope Francis blesses John Paul II Square in Rome
3,441 views · Published 7 April 2013 · 6:18 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Salt + Light Media · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
On April 7, 2013, prior to his installation as the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis renamed the square in front of Vicariate of St. John Lateran as ''Largo Beato Giovanni Paolo II'' (or "Blessed John Paul II Square"), replacing its present name of "John Lateran Square". For more information about Pope Francis' upcoming events, visit Salt + Light Television's Easter page: http://saltandlighttv.org/easter.
