"On December 8, the Holy Father Francis will perform an act of private devotion, entrusting the city of Rome, its inhabitants and the many sick people all over the world to Our Lady. The choice not to go to Piazza di Spagna in the afternoon for the traditional Act of veneration of the Immaculate Conception is due to the persistent health emergency situation and in order to avoid any risk of contagion caused by gatherings ".
This was announced by the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni.