After the Angelus

Dear brothers and sisters,

Jesus’ love asks us to let ourselves be touched by the situations of those who are in difficulty. I think especially of Syria and Turkey, of the very many victims of the earthquake, but also of the daily tragedies of the dear Ukrainian people and the many populations who suffer as a result of war or because of poverty, the lack of freedom or environmental devastation: many peoples… In this regard, I am close to the people of New Zealand, struck in recent days by a devastating cyclone. Brothers and sisters, let us not forget those who suffer, and let our charity be attentive, let it be real charity!

I address my greeting to you all, from Italy and other countries. I greet the pilgrims from Oviedo, Spain, and the students of Vila Pouca de Aguair in Portugal.

Then, I greet the groups of Catholic Action from Rimini and Saccolongo; the faithful of Lentiai, Turin and Bolzano; candidates for confirmation from Valvasone and Almenno San Salvatore; the teenagers and young people of Tricesimo, Leno, Chiuppano and Fino Mornasco; the altar servers from Arcene and the students of the Saint Ambrose School of Milan.

I wish you all a good Sunday. Please, do not forget to pray for me. Enjoy your lunch, and arrivederci.