Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica on October 13.
This followed a serious act of desecration that had taken place earlier. The rite included a penitential procession, sprinkling the altar with holy water, and incensing it to purify it.
Emphasized asking God for "forgiveness" for the desecration
According to Father Enzo Fortunato, director of communications for St. Peter's Basilica, the rite was attended by members of the chapter of the Vatican basilica.
Author's summary: Cardinal presides over reparation rite.