«I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, particularly the groups from England, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Australia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and the United States of America», said Pope Francis during the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on September 20, 2017.
«I offer a particular greeting to the new students of the Venerable English College in Rome, and assure them of my prayers as they begin their studies for the priesthood», added Pope Francis answering to the noisy group with a smile.
«I also welcome the physicians and medical professionals meeting in Rome, with prayerful encouragement for their efforts to cherish and defend God’s gift of life in the face of today’s pressing ethical challenges», said Pope Francis.
The concluded: «Upon all of you, and your families, I invoke joy and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ.»
