Spanish royals Juan Carlos and
Sofia on Friday unveiled new LED lighting for Rome's Santa Maria
Maggiore (St Mary Major) basilica.
"I'm a real Roman, born in Rome," said the king emeritus, who
was born in Rome on January 5, 1938.
The Vatican has said the lighting "combines advanced
technology with respect for the environment and will save 80% in
costs".
The basilica is the largest church in Rome devoted to Mary.
Pope Francis has visited it 57 times, more than any other
church in the world apart from St Peter's.
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