On the occasion of the opening of the Mediterranean Festival, the Pope sent a letter to greet those participating in the event and asked them to pray for him.
(Vatican News) Pope Francis sent a letter to Father Ferrari, the counselor of the Mediterranean Saving Humans organization, to congratulate the Mediterranean Festival that opened in Rome on September 7. The Pope wrote in the letter, “I greet you all from the bottom of my heart and express my sincere concern and love. I pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me.”
The Pope’s words are an encouragement to those who plow through the waves every day in boats on the “Ionian Sea” to save migrants. These migrants managed to reach Europe from Africa across the Mediterranean. Mediterranean Humanitarian Relief is a non-governmental organization founded by Casalini.
Dozens of volunteers attended the Mediterranean Festival celebrations and came from all over Italy. Cardinal Zuppi, president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, also talked to them and took photos with volunteers from the NGO. “Hopes must not be dashed,” the cardinal said. He also pointed out that “humanitarianism” should never be questioned. Regarding migrants, Cardinal Zuppi emphasized the need to save human lives. He warned, “Don’t question the principle of saving lives.” He later thanked the Mediterranean Humane Aid organization, saying that the organization has helped people learn a lot about the plight of migrants.
Link URL:www.vaticannews.cn
#Pope #expresses #love #participants #Mediterranean #Festival #Vatican #News
2023-09-08 13:12:51
