Pope: ‘God has special place in
heart for disabled people’
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| Pope Francis lights a candle from the Special Olympics torch.(Vatican Media) |
Ahead of the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis greets
several sick and disabled people, saying God has a special place in His heart
for people with a disability.
Pope Francis made a special stop in the air-conditioned Paul
VI Hall on Wednesday to greet several sick and disabled people, before lauding
the Special Olympics organization on its 50th anniversary.
He gave a warm welcome to the “Deaf Catholic Youth
Initiative of the Americas” group and prayed for the spiritual outcome of their
pilgrimage to Rome.
“The Lord reserves a special place in His heart for whoever
has a disability, and so does the Successor of Peter,” the Pope said.
Special Olympics
Outside in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis welcomed a delegation from the “Special Olympics” organization, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of its foundation.
“The world of sport offers a particular opportunity for
people to grow in mutual understanding and friendship, and I pray that this Olympic
Flame may be a sign of joy and hope in the Lord who bestows the gifts unity and
peace on His children,” he said.
The Pope then bestowed blessings of joy and peace upon “all
who support the aims of the Special Olympics.”
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