Pope Francis receives the President of Catholic Action, Italy

Vatican City, 10 September 2013: Pope Francis on Monday received in audience Franco Miano, the President of Catholic Action, Italy.

During the meeting, they discussed topics ranging from education that characterizes the largest association of lay Catholics in Italy, to the daily service in parishes and dioceses they engaged in for the growth of the communities.

The Pontiff, while appreciating the great history of the Catholic Action, Italy, especially to those at the service of the suffering, and those who seek hope and solidarity, encouraged them to be more missionary.

At the end of the meeting, the President Miano donated to Pope Francis a backpack from Catholic Boys who participated in the pilgrimage in the Year of Faith, during which, on last Saturday morning, they anticipated in a prayer for peace.

Source: VR Sedoc