VATICAN CITY, FEB 25, 2006 (VIS) - This morning in the Clementine Hall, Benedict XVI met with members of the 17th Group of the Roman Municipal Police, whose job it is to control traffic on streets near the Vatican.
The Pope thanked them for their daily service, which "calls for constant commitment because the area around the Vatican is frequented by many people and the traffic is intense."
The police officers carry out their work with "professional commitment and dedication" said the Pope, highlighting how they had particularly demonstrated these qualities during the period of the sickness, death and funeral of John Paul II, and "on the occasion of my election as Supreme Pontiff in April last year."
Benedict XVI expressed the hope that the proximity of the tomb of St. Peter and the chance to participate in meetings between the Pope and the faithful, or in liturgical celebrations in St. Peter's Square, may help them "to grow spiritually and to feel the presence of Christ beside you. With His help, you will be able to carry out your activities serenely, in the awareness that you are rendering a service to the community."
AC/.../ROME MUNICIPAL POLICE VIS 20060227 (210)
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