Vatican
City, 12 April 2013
(VIS) – At 10:00 this morning, the Holy Father Frances went to the
library of the Secretariat of State to meet the entire staff of the
two sections of the Secretariat, that is, nearly 300 people—not
only priests but also religious and lay men and women.
The
Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., greeted the
Pope with a brief address of welcome and presentation, assuring the
Pope of the dedicated and cordial service of all those present who
work in the Secretariat of State, which is fully the “Pope's
Secretariat”.
The
Pope responded with a few brief words emphasizing his sincere and
heartfelt gratitude for the welcome he has been given and for all the
work carried out in this period, noting that tomorrow will already be
a month from his election, as well as for the priceless commitment of
service carried out by all the members of the Secretariat of State.
After
imparting his blessing, the Pope personally greeted everyone present.
The meeting lasted around 50 minutes.
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