Vatican City, 17 May 2015 (VIS) –
Following the Mass for canonisation and before praying the Regina
Coeli, the Pope greeted all those present in St. Peter's Square to
pay homage to the four new saints, and in particular the official
delegations from Palestine, France, Italy, Israel and Jordan. “May
their intercession renew the missionary impulse in their countries of
origin. Inspired by their example of mercy, charity and
reconciliation, may the Christians of these lands look with hope to
the future, continuing their path of solidarity and fraternal
co-existence”.
He also addressed the faithful of the
Czech Republic, gathered today in the shrine of Svaty Kopecek to
commemorate the twentieth anniversary of St. John Paul II's visit. He
also noted that yesterday in Venice, Italy, the priest Luigi
Carburlotto was proclaimed blessed. Founder of the Daughters of St.
Joseph, this “exemplary pastor … led an intense spiritual and
apostolic life, entirely dedicated to the good of souls”.
He concluded by inviting those present
“to pray for the dear people of Burundi, who are experiencing a
delicate moment. May the Lord help all to flee from violence and to
act responsibly for the good of the country”.
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