On World Mission Day for Children, Pope Francis, after praying the Angelus, praised the children for their commitment to “supporting those who proclaim the Gospel”.
(Vatican News Network)Children around the world celebrate Children’s Mission Day on January 6, Epiphany. Pope Francis greeted children from all over the world that day after reciting the Angelus.
“My greeting goes to all the boys, girls, adolescents, adolescents who spread the joy of being friends of Jesus throughout the world and who, with prayers, sacrifices and offerings, dedicate themselves to supporting those who spread the Gospel ”. the Pope said.
The Pope also greeted those who took part in the Epiphany costume parade in Rome that day. The traditional demonstration, suspended for two years due to the epidemic, was finally repeated this year with the theme “Peace, unity and friendship among peoples”. Amidst the music of the band, the procession walked along Viale della Reconciliazione to St. Peter’s Square to participate in the Angelus prayer presided over by the Pope.
On that day, the Epiphany folk costume parades were also held in many cities and villages of Poland, and the Pope also paid tribute to those who participated in those events.
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