Pope at Angelus gives thanks for
participation in canonization Mass
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| Pope Francis during the Canonization Mass. |
Following the Canonization Mass for seven new saints,
including Pope Paul VI and Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Pope Francis
prayed the Angelus and thanked those present for their participation.
By Vatican News
Pope Francis concluded the Canonization Mass in
which he declared Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero and five others
saints, with the recitation of the Angelus Prayer and a
special greeting of thanks to those present.
He thanked his brother Cardinals and the many Bishops and
priests from all over the world, who joined him in celebrating the lives and
the legacy of men and women whose courage, he said, shows us the path to
holiness.
He also expressed “heartfelt gratitude to the official
Delegations of many countries, who have come to pay tribute to the new saints
who have contributed to the spiritual and social progress of their respective
nations”.
In particular the Pope greeted Her Majesty Queen Sofia, the
President of the Italian Republic, the Presidents of Chile, El Salvador and
Panama, as well as His Grace Rowan Williams and the delegation of the
Archbishop of Canterbury.
He sent his greetings to all “dear pilgrims”, and to those
who participated via radio and television, and in particular he thanked the
large groups of ‘Christian Associations of Italian Workers’ - ACLI – who were
present in the Square and whom, he said, continue to manifest their gratitude
to Pope Paul VI.
Pope Francis concluded with a prayer to the Virgin Mary, the
first and perfect disciple of the Lord: “may she help us follow the example of
the new Saints”.
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