REGINA CAELI POPE FRANCIS
Saint Peter's Square
Seventh Sunday of Easter, 17 May 2015
At the conclusion of
this celebration, I want to greet all of you who have come to pay homage to the
new Saints, particularly the official Delegations from Palestine, France,
Italy, Israel, and Jordan. I greet with affection the Cardinals, Bishops,
priests, as well as the spiritual daughters of the four Saints. Through their
intercession, may the Lord grant a new missionary impulse to their respective
countries. Inspired by their example of mercy, charity, and reconciliation, may
the Christians of these lands look to the future with hope, continuing in the
journey of solidarity and fraternal coexistence.
I extend my greetings to
the families, parish groups, associations, and schools present, especially to
confirmands from the Archdiocese of Genoa. I address a special thought to the
faithful of the Czech Republic, gathered at the shrine of Svatý Kopeček, near Olomouc, who today are
remembering the 20th anniversary of St John Paul II’s visit.
Yesterday in Venice was
the beatification of Fr Luigi Caburlotto, pastor, educator, and founder of the
Daughters of St Joseph. Let us give thanks to God for this exemplary pastor,
who led an intense spiritual and apostolic life, totally dedicated to the good
of souls.
I wish to invite all of
you to pray for the beloved people of Burundi who are living through a delicate
moment: May the Lord help all people to flee the violence and to act
responsibly for the good of the nation.
With filial love let us
turn now to the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Queen of the Saints, and
model for all Christians.
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