Vatican
City, 26 October 2013 (VIS) – Today in the Sala di Papi of the
Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis met with and briefly addressed
a group of ex-students of the Jesuits of Uruguay.
“Thank
you again for your visit and your greetings. You bring so many
memories to me! The only thing that surprises me is that no-one has
brought any 'mate'! Did no-one have the courage? The Uruguayan streak
is missing – when your president came, he brought 'mate'! Thank
you, truly.
“I
see there are many young people: this is a promise and a hope. It
brings to mind many memories linked to the companions who organised
this visit, and many other good things.
“I
do not know when a visit to your country will be planned, but it
certainly will not be before 2016. One thing is sure: if I visit
Argentina, I must also visit Chile and Uruguay, all three together.
So, we will meet again there.
“I
thank you again and ask a favour of you: pray for me. People here are
very good, my companions are good and everyone works together, but
there is much work to be done and it is difficult to keep up. Pray
for me, and for my collaborators, so that we can carry on. Many
thanks!”.
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