Vatican City, 22 March 2015 (VIS) –
Following today's Angelus prayer, the Pope thanked the people of
Naples for the warm welcome offered to him during his apostolic trip
on Saturday. He also remarked that today is the World Day of Water,
promoted by the United Nations. “Water is the most essential
element for life”, he said. “The future of humanity depends on
our capacity to guard it and share it”. He made an appeal to the
international community to ensure that the planet's waters are
adequately protected and that no one is excluded or discriminated
against in the use of this quintessential common good.
As he did last year during Lent, the
Pope offered all those present a pocket-sized Gospel, which was
distributed by some homeless people who live in Rome. “Here we see
a beautiful gesture”, he remarked. “Those ones most in need are
the ones who give us the Word of God. Take this Gospel; keep it with
you and read it often, every day. Carry it in your bag, in your
pocket, but read it often. A verse, a passage every day. The Word of
God is a light for our path. Read it, it will be good for you”.
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