Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Saturday 09 December |
Saint of the Day: St. Juan Diego
Aleteia logo
Church
separateurCreated with Sketch.

Pope Francis celebrates volunteers at St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis

© Antoine Mekary / ALETEIA

Aleteia - published on 09/03/16

Pilgrims gathered at the Jubilee of Volunteer Workers on the eve of Mother Teresa's Canonization

Pope Francis celebrated volunteers of mercy in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. He concluded his catechesis by noting the example of Mother Teresa, who will be canonized tomorrow:

“Tomorrow we will have the joy of seeing Mother Teresa proclaimed a saint.  This witness to mercy in our time will join the vast array of men and women who, by their holiness of life, have made the love of Christ visible.  Let us also imitate their example, as we ask to be humble instruments in God’s hands in order to alleviate the world’s sufferings, and to share the joy and hope of the resurrection.”

Tags:
Mother TeresaPope Francis
Support Aleteia!

Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you.

Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reach more than 20 million unique users per month!

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Support Aleteia with a gift today!

jour1_V2.gif
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Entrust your prayer intentions to our network of monasteries


Top 10
See More
Newsletter
Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. Subscribe here.