杏MAP导航 Francis: John Paul II left an indelible mark on the Church
By Barbara Castelli
鈥淚 wish to express my appreciation for the cultural and pastoral initiatives promoted by the diocese of Alba in order to remember the teachings and the exemplary nature of life鈥� of Saint John Paul II, who 鈥渓eft an indelible mark on the Church and on society鈥�. Those are the words of 杏MAP导航 Francis in a letter addressed to the Bishop of Alba, Marco Brunetti, on the occasion of a conference on the 40th anniversary of Karol Wojtyla's election to the Chair of Peter.
In the letter, dated August 1, 2018, 杏MAP导航 Francis said he hopes that this initiative will arouse the 鈥渄esire to devote oneself with missionary zeal to the service of the Gospel.鈥� He concluded, 鈥淢ay the rediscovery of the witness of my venerable Predecessor's fidelity to God and love for man, encourage everyone, especially young people, to open wide the doors to Christ for a generous commitment to peace, fraternity, and solidarity.鈥�
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