June 4, 2013.
(Romereports.com) The Pope visited the tomb of John XXIII on the
day that marked 50 years since his death. Moments before, after a Mass in
St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope greeted thousands of pilgrims who came to
visit from the late Pope's Diocese of Bergamo. The Pope prayed with them, and
asked them to imitate his predecessor by focusing on the virtues of peace and
obedience.
POPE FRANCIS
“Angelo Roncalli was able to convey peace: It was a natural, serene and cordial kind of peace. As Pope, he transmitted that peace to the world, adding to this reputation of kindness. It's so nice to encounter such a good priest. A priest with graciousness.”
The Pope explained that in order to achieve peace, it is necessary to put selfishness aside and instead to make room for God.
The Bishop of Bergamo provoked some nervous laughs, when he told Pope Francis that after his election, many thought his gestures resembled those of Pope John XXIII.
POPE FRANCIS
“Angelo Roncalli was able to convey peace: It was a natural, serene and cordial kind of peace. As Pope, he transmitted that peace to the world, adding to this reputation of kindness. It's so nice to encounter such a good priest. A priest with graciousness.”
The Pope explained that in order to achieve peace, it is necessary to put selfishness aside and instead to make room for God.
The Bishop of Bergamo provoked some nervous laughs, when he told Pope Francis that after his election, many thought his gestures resembled those of Pope John XXIII.
June 3, 2013. (Romereports.com) Pope Francis was visited by a group of young cancer patients
who are being treated at Rome's Agostino Gemelli hospital. They all prayed
together, and a young girl read the Pope a very moving letter.
“I am happy I can see you in person, and not as I usually do in television. At Lourdes, we prayed for you: we made you a sketch of the grotto, as a present. We promise we will pray for you and we ask you to pray for all the sick children at the hospital and all over the world. Please bless all the mothers and fathers, so that they will have a wonderful smile, just like yours!”
Pope Francis blessed the audience, which also included the hospital's medical staff and several volunteers. Then, the Pope made a special request to the children.
Pope Francis
“At this moment, Jesus comes to you and gives you a big hug.
And I ask you one last favor: pray for me! Will you do that? Are you sure? Great!”
At the end of the meeting, the Pope took the time to individually greet the 22 children and their families.
“I am happy I can see you in person, and not as I usually do in television. At Lourdes, we prayed for you: we made you a sketch of the grotto, as a present. We promise we will pray for you and we ask you to pray for all the sick children at the hospital and all over the world. Please bless all the mothers and fathers, so that they will have a wonderful smile, just like yours!”
Pope Francis blessed the audience, which also included the hospital's medical staff and several volunteers. Then, the Pope made a special request to the children.
Pope Francis
“At this moment, Jesus comes to you and gives you a big hug.
And I ask you one last favor: pray for me! Will you do that? Are you sure? Great!”
At the end of the meeting, the Pope took the time to individually greet the 22 children and their families.
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