Lima, Peru, Oct 19, 2010 / 13:05 pm
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani prayed to the Lord of the Miracles for the protection of the unborn and the family during an Oct. 18 Mass in Lima, Peru.
The entire month of October is dedicated to the devotion of the Lord of the Miracles in Peru. The famous image has been venerated in the country for over 350 years.
Each October, thousands of Peruvians travel to the country’s capital to participate in the processions through the city's streets.
In his homily, the cardinal urged Catholics to always always defend life. “Lord of Miracles, make us strong people of faith who put it into practice” in order to fight for the unborn.