Pope Francis on may 31 in the afternoon I read the Sunday prayer and asked the faithful to a traditional sermon from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. It happened for the first time since the beginning of March, when the state’s introduction of emergency measures in connection with the pandemic coronavirus.
the First after a three-month break, the address to the faithful, the Pontiff began with the words: “Dear brothers and sisters! Good day! Today, the area is open once again, and we can come back. It’s a joy.”
In his sermon, Pope Francis paid much attention to the feast of Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy spirit upon the apostles. This festival the Roman Catholic Church celebrates on Sunday, may 31.
He prayed for the people around the world who need medical help. “It is necessary to treat people, not to save money. It is necessary to treat people, they’re more important than economy”, the Pope said, quoted by RIA Novosti.
a Special prayer the Pope offered to pray for doctors, other health professionals, and volunteers and all who gave their lives saving people from COVID-19.
In conclusion, the Pope wished the faithful a good Sunday of Pentecost and noted the need for “light and power of the Holy spirit” for the Church and the world. “This crisis can’t go out like before. Let’s come out of it better,” he called.
the Pope listened to several dozen of the faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s square, the main square of the Vatican, respect for social distance. They welcomed the speech of the Pontiff with applause.
