He Pope Francisco met with the French Catholic nun Sister Genevieve Jeanningroswhich is known for having worked for decades with the LGBTQ community. Jorge Bergoglio visited the neighborhood of Hostin Romeand had a meeting with the nun, who is a member of the congregation of the Little Sisters of Jesus.
The visit of the Supreme Pontiff It happened after the Vatican apologized for the Pope’s controversial remarks on homosexuality in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops. Now, the Holy See reported that it had met with Jeanningros in a popular place called Luna Park.
What is known about the meeting between Pope Francis and the nun
Although no information was shared about the meeting, images of Jorge Bergoglio were spread with a religious statue near the place where the meeting took place.
As for the nun, she said that she usually goes to the Vatican on Wednesdays to attend the Pope’s weekly audience. She also added that It often brings members of the LGBTQ community so that they can have the opportunity to meet the pontiff when he greets those in attendance.
Regarding the Pope’s comments on homosexuality, Jeannigros replied to the Vatican newspaper, The Osservatore Romanowhich at the beginning “There was a little pain“, but then they reflected and thought that he”Actually, it is not like that“.
Pope Francis calls for respect for the truce during the Olympic Games
He July 26 the beginning was given to the Olympic Games in Pariswhich will end on August 11. In this context, the Supreme Pontiff urged that the Olympic truce, which dates back to the Olympic Games, be respected. Ancient Greece that began seven days before the event starts and lasts until seven days after to ensure the safety of athletes.
The Pope made the request because the world lives “turbulent times” in which world peace “is seriously threatened“. For that reason, he indicated that sport “has the capacity to bring people together, foster dialogue and mutual acceptance” since it is a universal language that transcends borders, languages, nationalities and religions.
Finally, Jorge bergoglio He said that the Olympic Games in Paris “They can be an exceptional meeting place, even between hostile nations in times of war and conflict around the world.“.
Source: Ambito
