Pope acknowleges womens' contributions
during Covid-19 pandemic
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| Pope Francis during the Regina Caeli message in the Labrary of the Apostolic Palace (Vatican Media) |
In his remarks after the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the
Pope reflected on the contribution women are giving today during the
coronavirus pandemic.
By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp
After reciting the Regina Caeli in the
library of the Apostolic Palace on the Monday after Easter, Pope Francis
continued reflecting on how women are contributing during the coronavirus
crisis.
After hearing about the women who "proclaimed Jesus's
Resurrection to the disciples", "I wouldlike to call to mind the
efforts" of so many women, "during this health crisis", Pope
Francis said.
He specifically mentioned woman who are "doctors,
nurses, members of security forces, and prison guards, employees in stores
providing basic necessities…, and many mothers and sisters who are confined to
their homes with their entire family, with children, the elderly, and persons
with disabilities".
Then he acknowledged that some are at risk of violence
"due to a living situation in which they bear a burden that is way too
heavy".
His prayer for them was that "the Lord might grant them
strength, and that our communities might support them together with their
families".
The Pope then turned his attention once again to the current
Covid-19 crisis. "During Easter Week", he said, he wishes to renew
his affection and nearness to all those countries suffering the worst of the
crisis. He named Italy, the United States, France and Spain. "The
list is long", he said. "I pray for all of them. And don't
forget", he continued, "that the Pope is praying for you. He is near
you".
Before bidding a final farewell, the Pope renewed his Easter
greetings and invited everyone to "remain united in prayer and in the
commitment to help each other as brothers and sisters".
He then went to the study window where he generally delivers
the noon Angelus and Regina Caeli addresses. After looking
about the empty square, he blessed the city of Rome.
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