A much-anticipated first time of prayer at the Saint Jean baptistery, a place steeped in history
Pope Francis is expected at any moment at the Saint-Jean Baptistery. A site steeped in history revealed during urbanization work. The pastoral delegation must make its first stop there during this Ajaccian trip. The Holy Father must arrive there by popemobile from Saint-Joseph. And in front of a limited audience, he will stop in front of these paleo-Christian remains discovered in 2005 by archaeologists from INRAP in a state described as “exceptional conservation”. Classified as a historic monument, the site dates from the 5th century. It is here, in the ancient Ajaccio, that according to researchers, the episcopal seat of Corsica was once located, which was mentioned for the first time in a letter from Pope Gregory the Great in 601. The Pope must meditate there and pray. A highly anticipated first sequence. On site is the first deputy Alexandre Farina surrounded by Charly Voglimacci and Simone Guerrini. Children from Notre Dame de l'Assomption school will sing for the Pope
