Pope Francis recounts his journeys in new Italian book
(Vatican Radio) The Italian newspaper La Stampa on Sunday
published excerpts from a book, due for publication this week, featuring Pope Francis
talking about the journeys he has made since the start of his pontificate.
The book by Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli reveals that
the Pope doesn’t like travelling very much but feels the need to be near to
people and to “sow seeds of hope”
From the first surprise visit to the Italian island of
Lampedusa, to his most recent trip to the Swedish cities of Lund and Malmo for
a joint Lutheran-Catholic commemoration of the Reformation, the Pope speaks
about people he has met and the experiences that have personally enriched him.
These journeys, the 80 year old Pope tells Tornielli, are
heavy going, psychologically as well as physically and he wishes had had more
time to prepare himself for the trips.
Pope Francis reiterates that he does not fear for his own
safety but that he does worry about the risks facing all those who attend large
papal events.
The Pope thanks in particular the Swiss Guards and all those
who accompany him on his travels, insisting that despite security concerns, he
doesn’t want to stay behind barriers or travel in bullet proof cars.
The Italian language volume entitled ‘In Viaggio’ or ‘On a
journey’ will be available in bookshops from Tuesday, priced 18 euros.
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