ANGELUS POPE FRANCIS
Saint Peter's Square
Sunday, 20 November 2016
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
At the conclusion of this Celebration, we lift
our praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift that the Holy Year of Mercy has
been for the Church and for all persons of good will. I respectfully greet the
President of the Italian Republic, and the official Delegations who are
present. I express deep gratitude to the leaders of the Italian Government, and
to the other Institutions for their collaboration and commitment. A warm thanks
to the Police Force, to workers who have provided services in reception,
information, health, and to the volunteers of every age and background. I thank
in a special way the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New
Evangelization, its President, and those who have cooperated in their various
capacities.
A grateful remembrance to all those who have contributed spiritually to the
Jubilee: I think of the many elderly and sick people, who prayed unceasingly,
even offering their suffering for the Jubilee. In a special way I would like to
thank the cloistered nuns on the vigil of Pro Orantibus Day
which will be celebrated tomorrow.
I invite everyone to especially remember these our Sisters who dedicate
themselves completely to prayer, and who need spiritual and material
solidarity.
Yesterday in Avignon, France, Fr Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, a member
of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, Founder of the Secular Institute of
“Notre-Dame de Vie”, a man of God, attentive to the spiritual and material
needs of his neighbours. May his example and intercession support our journey
of faith.
I wish to warmly greet all of you, who have come from various countries for
the closing of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica. May the Virgin Mary
help all of us keep the spiritual gifts of the Jubilee of Mercy in our hearts
and make them bear fruit.
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