February 27, 2013

Maria Voce together with many other members of the Focolare Movement

at the last general audience on Wednesday, February 27

Focolare members were present in large numbers for the last general audience of Pope Benedict XVI  to show him their gratitude and closeness. Maria Voce and the members of  the general Council of the Movement were also present.

In a letter  sent to  all the Movement, the President  put foward the Pope’s resignation  as “a calling from God to a new and greater measure of unity”. 

Comments, expressing support and appreciation for Pope Ratizinger, came from  many followers of the Focolare Movement, even from  non-Catholics.

Racim, a Muslim from Algeria, said: “I would like to thank him for all that he has given. I expect the next Pope to have always  this fraternal and open attitude towards   other  beliefs, so as to build a world of universal brotherhood”. 

Press Release: Focolarini in St. Peter’s Square to thank Benedict XVI

Press Release: At the final audience of Benedict XVI “Experience of the Church, the family of God”

Updated on March 1st, 2013

LH

Information Service Focolare – SIF