Pope Francis asks Filipino-Australian to 'Pray for me' during their 2023 meeting

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'I share a cherished moment with Pope Francis on 7 Dec 2023 on the 80th anniversary of Chiara Lubich dedicating her life totally to God with private vows. This was the start of the Focolare movement.' Dr Augustine Doronila, Regional Coordinator, Focolare Movement, Oceania on meeting the late Pope Francis in 2023 Credit: A Doronila

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Dr Augustine Doronila's scheduled December 7, 2023, audience with Pope Francis was almost cancelled as the Pontiff was unwell.


Key Points
  • One day before the December 7, 2023 visit they were advised that the Pope will see them as scheduled.
  • It was the 80th anniversary of Chiara Lubich' vows as founder of the Focalare Movement.
  • Dr Doronila shares that the Pope stressed the significance of unity.
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Pope Francis asks Filipino-Australian to 'Pray for me' during their 2023 meeting

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I think Cardinal Tagle is one of Pope Francis's closest collaborators. His team of confidants, if you like, who worked in evangelising. Cardinal Tagle was in charge of Caritas, the part of the Vatican that supports social justice in the world. That alone could be something that the world needs today. First of all, the Cardinals need to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and they all have to choose individually. Whatever comes out of that collectively will give us the leader that will respond to the challenges of the world.
Dr Augustin Doronila, Regional Coordinator, Oceania for the Focolare Movement, on Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle being considered as one of the potential successors
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