11. The crosses were taken to a nearby Franciscan monastery, where Father Superior Florian Szczech said people were welcome to collect them. 12. Three weeks ago, armed Palestinians fleeing Israeli troops shot open the locks of a nearby Franciscan monastery, and broke into the church compound. 13. Three weeks ago, armed Palestinians fleeing from Israeli troops shot open the locks of a nearby Franciscan monastery, and broke into the church compound. 14. Under pressure, Kitisak Dararung, the town mayor, reportedly ordered them removed from the fire station to a nearby monastery. 15. However, he said the icon had recently been moved from the nearby Vassilis monastery and he speculated the tears could be a sign it should be returned. 16. The pope spent the night at the nearby Pannonhalma monastery. |
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