Pope Francis concluded the first day of his apostolic trip to Iraq with participants in a Scholas Occurentes youth program.
By the writer of the Vatican News staff
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 by the Holy See news agency noted that the young people were from different religious denominations present in the country and were accompanied by Mario Del Verme, the coordinator of the Foundation for Italy.
Pope Francis meets with youth from the Scholas Occurrentes programs in Baghdad.
Dreaming for the future
“Each of the young people told the Pope what they dream of for their future,” the press release said, “and the Holy Father invited them to hope and search for the stars that can guide them in their path.”
The brief meeting took place on the return of the Holy Father to the Apostolic Nunciature in Baghdad, where he stays during his visit. The meeting with the youngsters from Scholas Occurentes ended shortly after 6.30 p.m. local time.