Pope Francis was present on the first day of the Abstol trip to Iraq to meet with participants in the Scholas Occurentes youth program.
By Vatican News staff writer
At the end of his first day in Iraq, Pope Francis met young people participating in the Scholas Occurentes Foundation programs in Baghdad.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office noted that the young people came from a number of religious names present in the country and were accompanied by the Foundation’s coordinator for Italy, Mario Del Verme.
Pope Francis meets young people from the Scholas Occurrentes programs in Baghdad.
Dreams for the future
“Each young man told the Pope what they dreamed for the future,” the press release said, “and the Holy Father invited them to hope and look for the stars. who can guide them on the path. “
The brief meeting took place when the Holy Father returned to the Nunciature Abstol in Baghdad, where he will be staying during his visit. The meeting with the young Scholas Occurentes ended shortly after 6:30 local time.