“In particular, I greet the new seminarians of the Venerable English College at the beginning of their priestly formation here in Rome. Upon all of you and your families, I invoke the joy and peace of the Lord. God bless you!”

Pope Francis gave this warm welcome to the new seminarians during his remarks to English-speaking pilgrims at his General Audience this morning, Sept. 22, in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.

The Pope also offered advice to the elderly, sick, young and newlyweds during his Italian remarks, where he recalled yesterday, Sept. 21, marked the Feast of Saint Matthew.

“The feast of the Evangelist Saint Matthew,” he said, “offers me an opportunity to invite you to place yourselves in the school of the Gospel,

Being educated in the Gospel, the Holy Father suggested, enables faithful to face the journey of life. It is a “sure guide,” he said, adding: “My blessing to all of you.”

The Holy Father also gave an invitation to Arabic-speaking pilgrims present.

“I invite you to constantly maintain prayer and penance in your life, so that you may find in it the peace and joy that God wants for us.”

Pope Francis concluded, praying: “May the Lord bless you all and always protect you from all evil!”

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