Archbishop Moscone issues message for Madonna di Siponto 2026 feast

Archbishop Moscone has released a message for the 2026 Feast of the Madonna di Siponto for the Archdiocese of Manfredonia, Vieste, and San Giovanni Rotondo.

In his address, the Archbishop emphasizes the importance of faith and hope amidst global challenges, including rising injustice and conflict. He describes the patronal feast as an act of both religious faith and civic realism that fosters unity within the city and the Church. The message calls for a perspective that recognizes the dignity of the suffering, including orphans, refugees, and the displaced, as inspired by the teachings of the Virgin Mary.