Vatican
City, 27 March 2015 (VIS) – Yesterday afternoon, shortly after
5:00pm, Pope Francis went to the Sistine Chapel to greet the 150
homeless persons who had been invited to visit the Vatican Museums
through an initiative of the Office of Papal Charities. After shaking
hands with those he met, he addressed the group saying: “Welcome.
This is the house of all; this is your house. The doors are always
open to all.”
Later,
he thanked Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, Papal Almoner, for having
organized the visit, which he called a “small kindness” for the
guests. The Pope added: “Pray for me. I need the prayers of people
like you. May the Lord protect you, accompany you on your life’s
path, and make you feel the Father’s tender love.” He then
greeted each person present and chatted with them for about 20
minutes.
As
we reported yesterday, after the visit, the guests were invited to
dinner at the Vatican Museums restaurant and they left Vatican City
through the Sant’Uffizio Gate.
At
the Pope’s request, there was no official video or photo report of
the event.
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