Pope Francis: in Mexico as missionary of mercy and
peace
(Vatican Radio) Pope
Francis delivered the first major address of
his visit toMexico on Saturday, to the nation’s civil authorities
and the corps of diplomats present for the occasion. In his remarks, the Holy
Father described himself once again as “a missionary of mercy and of peace,”
and also as, “a son who wishes to pay homage to his mother, the Blessed
Virgin of Guadalupe, and place himself under her watchful care.”
Praising Mexico’s unique
cultural richness and stressing the central importance of Mexico in
American life, the Holy Father had especial words of encouragement for the
young people of the nation. “Mexico’s principal richness today has a young
face,” said Pope Francis. “This makes it possible to contemplate and plan for a
future, for a tomorrow,” and “offers hope and future prospects.” The Pope went
on to say, “A people with a youthful population is a people able to renew and
transform itself; it is an invitation to look to the future with hope and, in
turn, it challenges us in a positive way here and now.”
Renewing his calls for
concerted effort to build a just and inclusive society that cares for all its
citizens without respect for age, race, or condition, and for responsible
participation in and stewardship over the order of creation, Pope
Francis said, “This is not just a question of laws which need to be
updated and improved – something always necessary – but rather a need for
urgent formation of the personal responsibility of each individual, with full
respect for others as men and women jointly responsible in promoting the
advancement of the nation.”
Pope Francis assured Mexico’s President Enrique
Peña Nieto, that the Government of his nation can rely on the
cooperation of the Catholic Church, “Which,” he said, “has
accompanied the life of this nation and which renews its commitment and
willingness to serve the great causes of mankind: the building of the civilization
of love.”
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