Pope Francis’ portrait invites pilgrims to Holy Mass. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Not bothered by the rain, pilgrims make their way to the Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc saddle. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
As Pope Francis approached Csíksomlyó, the rain stopped. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Pope Francis has arrived. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Pope Francis salutes the pilgrims gathered in the Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc saddle. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Pope Francis joins the crowd in the emblematic Popemobile. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Devotion. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Faces of Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Faces of Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Faces of Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
Colors of Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
The pilgrims walk away smiling. This was a historical event. Pope Francis honored the Csíksomlyó/Șumuleu Ciuc pilgrimage site with his presence. He made history on June 1: the first pope to visit Transylvania and bless the pilgrims attending this place each year. Photo: Vajk István Szigeti
