The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands were blessed by Pope Francis, as Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and First Lady Diann T. Torres were welcomed by Pope Francis following a pilgrimage to the Vatican City.
Governor Torres and First Lady Diann expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis.
“It was an extreme blessing not just to see His Holiness, Pope Francis in the Vatican City, but to meet with him and get blessings for our people and our Commonwealth,” Governor Torres said.
“His Holiness Pope Francis then gave us his blessings to bring back to the CNMI.”
“I asked our Pope to bless Diann, our marriage, and the people of the Marianas, and so he said a little prayer and blessing. He blessed Diann and I, and did a small special prayer for the people of the Marianas. I was overwhelmed with joy, and that day was definitely the day to remember. I’ve met presidents and I’ve met other leaders, but there is something very special to be held by our Pope,” said Governor Torres.
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