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Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome

Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome

For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arrangement at Keukenhof in Lisse before it began the 1,600-kilometer journey to Rome.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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