Pope Francis concluded the first day of his apostolic trip to Iraq by meeting with participants in a Scholas Occurentes youth program.
By the Vatican News staff writer
At the end of his first day in Iraq, Pope Francis met with young people participating in the programs of the Scholas Occurentes Foundation in Baghdad.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office noted that the youths came from various religious denominations present in the country and were accompanied by the coordinator of the foundation for Italy, Mario Del Verme.
Pope Francis meets with young people from the Scholas Occurrentes programs in Baghdad.
Dreams of the future
“Each of the young people told the Pope what they dreamed of for their future,” the press release said, “and the Holy Father invited them to wait and look for the stars who could guide them.”
The brief meeting took place on the return of the Holy Father to the apostolic nunciature of Baghdad, where he is staying during his visit. The meeting with the young people of Scholas Occurentes ended shortly after 18:30, local time.