Pope encourages pro-life movements, prays for flood victims

Vatican City, 3 February 2014: After leading the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the traditional Marian prayer, Pope Francis went on to encourage and support pro-life movements. Recalling the Pro-life Day in Italy, that fell on Sunday, February 2, and the theme of which was ‘Create the future’, Pope Francis extended his greetings and encouragement to associations, movements and cultural centers involved in the defense and promotion of life.

The Pope said: ‘I join the Italian Bishops in reiterating that "every child is the face of the Lord, lover of life, a gift for the family and for society". The Pope reminded all that in their role and in their own field, they are called to love and serve life, to accept it, respect it and promote it, especially when it is fragile and in need of attention and care, from womb to its natural end.

Pope Francis specially remembered the Cardinal Vicar and those engaged in the Diocese of Rome for the animation of the Day for Life. He also appreciated the many conferences that are dedicated to current issues related to the birth.

At the conclusion, he prayed specially for the people of Rome and Tuscany, who are affected by heavy rains and flood. Expressing his closeness to them, the Pope exhorted all to remember the afflicted people in solidarity and our prayer.Source: VR Sedoc