British Minister says Pope's simplicity resonates with people

(Vatican Radio) British Minister for Faith and Communities Baroness Warsi says Pope Francis' simplicity resonates with people, especially during the current global financial crisis. The Baroness was part of the official UK government delegation that attended the Pope’s inauguration Mass and spoke afterwards to Vatican Radio’s Susy Hodges about her impressions.
Listen to the extended interview with Baroness Warsi:
The Baroness described the inauguration Mass as a “moving ceremony”, saying “it felt so personal and intimate, despite the importance of the occasion. She also said that as a non-Christian, it was “fascinating” for her to see “so many people of different faiths” attending the Mass.
Asked for her impressions about Pope Francis’ pontificate so far, Baroness Warsi singled out “his concept of humility, of simplicity and of going back to values” saying she believes in this time of financial crisis, this concept “resonates with peoples’ lives right now.”
Baroness Warsi also spoke very warmly about the current relationship between Britain and the Holy See, saying in her view it is “the strongest it’s been for a very, very long time.”