Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM