LPope Francis has not but set foot on the island, however his go to to the island has already produced a small miracle: the categorical renovation of the facade of the Santa Maria Assunta cathedral in Ajaccio (South Corsica). Expected for years, this challenge, supposed to begin on the finish of 2025, was launched in accelerated mode by the nationalist govt for the go to on December 15. The Corsican Community put its hand in its pocket: 150,000 euros. “If the Pope had not come, we would still be waiting…” jokes an elected official from Ajaccio. It should be mentioned that Gilles Simeoni, the autonomist president, needed to tug out all of the stops.
The nationalist chief, who desires of being the chief of an autonomous Corsica, noticed himself welcoming the sovereign pontiff and receiving the blessing of the Holy Father. To the purpose of sending…
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