She began her speech by thanking them for introducing her to her work with young students and reminded them that the lessons they learn from experience are invaluable.
C. Rubini CTC, Vatican News
The meeting of the Pope with the chaplains of the French region of Switzerland was held at the Vatican on October 7. Highlighting their work of leaning with the students, listening, bringing them closer to the Lord and urging them to pray, the Pope underlined that it is in the silence of prayer that they can regain their energy.
The Pope said that he likes to see their work in the context of the synod for young people held four years ago. The Pope said that the Synod did not end with a good summary document, but that it was the most concrete moment of the Synod, which continues today and is followed by the community. With their experience with youth With Christ The Pope said that they will be able to rewrite the pages of the apostolic exhortation.
Each time he traveled with two or three young people, the Pope asked them to listen to them, to listen to the disappointments, failures and doubts they carry inside them, to talk to them about Jesus and to renew the experience of the disciples at Emmaus and awaken hope in them. The Pope reminded them that none of this depends on their own abilities, but on the passing of the living Jesus and the work of his Spirit. But what is important is that they are there, that their presence is with the youth, Papa said.
The Pope also highlighted the ecumenical nature of this work, which Protestants and Catholics do together. Pope Francis shared the hope that this is a good witness and that it will lead the Church to a more colorful unity. The Pope blessed them heartily and concluded by encouraging them to continue.