Pope Francis: surprise visit to Commission for Latin
America
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
paid a surprise call on the officers and staff of the Pontifical Commission for
Latin America on Wednesday. The Holy Father knocked on the door of the
Commission’s offices shortly after 9 AM Rome Time Wednesday, saying, “I just
thought I’d drop by,” and asking the ranking official on site, prof. Guzmàn
Carriquiry, whether he, “had a few minutes to spare for a chat.”
After a half hour’s
conversation Pope Francis greeted the office workers one-by-one, pausing for
photographs – including a few selfies – and sharing some memories of his visits
to the Commission when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
The Holy Father decided on
the surprise visit after a dental appointment in the Vatican. Having been
informed of the complicated security protocols involved in such an impromptu
jaunt, Pope Francis responded, “Don’t worry: we’re in God’s hands.”
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