Pope meets with Vatican "sediari" and "gentiluomini"
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis met on Friday with two groups of people who work behind
the scenes in the Vatican – the “sediari” and the “gentiluomini” whose tradition of
service to the Holy See dates back many centuries. In his brief greeting to both groups
and their families, the Pope thanked them for this continuing work which reflects
an inner attitude and an important witness of joy in Christian service. Noting
how these members of staff are always on hand to welcome and accompany visitors to
the Vatican, the Pope stressed the qualities of courtesy and kindness which are needed
to make guests feel at ease. These traits, he said, find their most authentic expression
in a life rooted in faith, which bears witness to the Gospel values.