WASHINGTON — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is preparing for Pope Francis’ visit by stocking…
Pope Francis is expected to hold a canonization mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. To prepare, the shrine is stocking its gift shop wtih papal merchandise.
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This Pope Francis statue聽is one of the many items for sale at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s gift shop.
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As part of his U.S. tour, Pope Francis is expected to hold a canonization mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The shrine is stocking its gift shop wtih special merchandise in honor of the pope’s visit.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
These stuffed animals are for sale at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. Pope Francis is expected to hold a canonization mass at the shrine on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is selling T-shirts, photos paintings and other special merchandize in anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to D.C.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is preparing for Pope Francis’ visit to D.C. by stocking its gift shop with special papal goods, such as these coffee mugs. 小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli)
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These mugs are for sale at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. Pope Francis is expected to hold a canonization mass at the shrine on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s gift shop is selling special papal merchandise — like these crucifixes — in preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to D.C.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s gift shop is stocking up聽on items like this Pope Francis figurine.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
Holy water is one of many items you’ll find for聽sale at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s gift shop, in anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to D.C.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
Paintings, such as the one shown here, are for sale at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
Amy Maloney, director of retail at the national shrine shops, says the shrine is excited about the pope’s visit and has been gearing up with special papal merchandise. “We know that everyone loves to see Pope Francis’ smiling face,” Maloney says.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
Items, such as these rosaries, are being聽sold聽at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gift shop in D.C., in anticipation of the pope’s visit.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
This mini popemobile is being sold聽at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gift shop in D.C., in anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit.
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小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli
Pope Francis is expected to hold a canonization mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. To prepare, the shrine is stocking its gift shop wtih papal merchandise.
(小萝莉影视/Nick Ianelli)
WASHINGTON — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is preparing for Pope Francis’ visit by stocking its gift shop with special papal merchandise.
The shrine is selling photos, T-shirts, coffee mugs and even a miniature popemobile, among other things.
“It’s been a pleasure and a joy to be creating things that are going to commemorate Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. and particularly to the shrine,” says Amy Maloney, director of retail at the national shrine shops.
“We know that everyone loves to see Pope Francis’ smiling face,”聽Maloney says.
The pope will hold a canonization mass at the shine on聽Sept.聽23.