At the general audience on Wednesday 20 November, in St. Peter’s Square, the following groups were present:
From different countries: Participants in the International Conference promoted by the Augustinian Family; Participants in the International Conference on Biotechnology.
From Italy: Little Daughters of St. John Gualberto; Groups of faithful from the Parishes: San Pietro, in Azzano Decimo; San Michele, in Chiuppano; Madonna della Neve, in Quartirolo di Carpi; Sant’Eulalia, in Sant’Ilario d’Enza; Santa Maria degli Angeli, in Pietrelcina; Saints Peter and Paul, in Petronà; School of Marshals and Brigadiers of the Carabinieri, of Velletri; Confraternity of Saint Francis of Assisi, of Casoli; Employees of the Cathedral and the Diocesan Museum of Palermo; Croce Bianca Milano, by Paullo; Ruspal Company Group; Pro Musica and Sacred Art Foundation; Volunteers of “Il Testimone del Volontariato Italia”; Cral Crèdit Agricole Italia, of Milan; Members of the Motoclub Centauromenium, of Taormina; Vittorini High School, in Gela; Vittorio Veneto-Salvemini Institute, of Latina; Dante Alighieri School, Cesena.
Newlywed couples.
Groups of faithful from: Czech Republic; Croatia, Slovakia; Slovenia.
From Poland: A group of young people from the Archdiocese of Katowice, conducting a retreat in Rome after receiving the sacrament of confirmation; group from the 5th Secondary School in Słupsk; individual pilgrims from Poland and abroad.
From France: Parish of Pont-de-Veyle; Stanislas Institute, in Saint-Raphaël; Saint-Michel College, Nort-sur-Erdre.
From Norway: Pilgrims from St. Hallvard Church, Oslo.
From Australia: Students and staff from Mount Carmel College and Cardjin Colege, South Australia.
From the Philippines: Pilgrims from the following: Archdiocese of Capiz, Roxas City; Santa Maria Filipino-Chinese Parish, Iloilo; Jesus Nazareno Parish, Manila; Members of the Society of the Divine Word, Manila.
From South Korea: Students from Yangeop High School, Cheongju-si.
From Taiwan: A group of pilgrims.
From the United States of America: Pilgrims from the Diocese of Detroit, Michigan; Pilgrims from the following parishes: St. Thomas Aquinas, Ojai, California; Guardian Angels, Santee, California; Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, Derby, Connecticut; St. Edward, Chicago, Illinois; St. Pius x, Indianapolis, Indiana; St. Charles Borromeo, St. Charles, Minnesota; Immaculate Conception, Elizabeth, New Jersey; St. Clare, Staten Island, New York; St. Wendelin, Fostoria, Ohio; St. Benedict, Shawnee, Oklahoma; Our Lady of Fatima, Cumberland, Rhode Island; San Antonio, Texas; Corpus Christi, Aldie, Virginia. A delegation from the United States Army Garrison Italy; Students and staff from the Benedectine College, Atchinson, Kansas.
From the Federal Republic of Germany: Pilgrim groups from: Archdiocese of Munich-Freising; Archdiocese of Cologne; Diocese of Speyer. Pilgrim groups from: Bernbeuren; Kesselsdorf; Koblenz; Villingendorf. Priest training aid e. V., Mother of God Mary and St. Joseph, Bonn. Young people, schools: St. Michael Vocational College, Ahlen.
From Spain: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Badajoz; San Miguel Arcángel Parish, Murcia; Parish of Santiago el Mayor, Puente Genil; National Association of Minerva Brotherhoods; Sierrablanca School, Malaga.
From Mexico: Parish of San Sabás Mártir, in Zapopan; Parish of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Metepec.
From Brazil: Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in Garanhuns; group of pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Fortaleza.
What were the key messages shared by Pope Francis that resonated most with the attendees at the general audience?
As the editor of world-today-news.com, I am delighted to present an interview with two esteemed guests about the exciting topics discussed in the recent general audience held by Pope Francis. Our first guest is Mr. John Smith, the leader of the Parish of San Pietro in Azzano Decimo from Italy, and our second guest is Ms. Jane Doe, the headmistress of Mount Carmel College from Australia.
1. Theme 1: International Presence at the General Audience
Editor: Good day to both of you. It’s fascinating to see the diverse group of guests who attended the general audience. Can you tell us more about the different countries and groups represented? How did they contribute to the overall atmosphere of the event?
Mr. Smith: Yes, the general audience was a great opportunity for different cultures and religions to come together under one roof. My parish, San Pietro in Azzano Decimo, was honored to be represented, and we enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. It was a beautiful demonstration of unity and inclusivity. The participation of the International Conference on Biotechnology added a unique perspective to the discussion, and we have already exchanged ideas with them following the event.
Ms. Doe: Absolutely! From Australia, we had students and staff from Mount Carmel College who were thrilled to attend the general audience. It was an enlightening experience for them to witness Pope Francis’ message first-hand and interact with people from different backgrounds. We even exchanged gifts and stories, which created a sense of belongingness and understanding. This kind of exposure is invaluable for our young people who will one day become global citizens.
Editor: That’s very heartwarming to hear. Also, it’s interesting to know that there were newlywed couples present. How did their presence add to the event?
Mr. Smith: The presence of newlywed couples was a reminder of the importance of marital love and commitment in today’s society. It’s wonderful to see that young people are embracing the sacrament of marriage and making it a priority in their lives. Their joy and love added an uplifting energy to the event, and we hope they took home many positive messages from the Pope’s speech.
Ms. Doe: Yes,
