Pope Francis concluded the first day of his Apostolic Journey to Iraq, meeting with participants in a program for young people at Scholas Occurentes.
By Vatican News staff writer
At the end of his first day in Iraq, Pope Francis met with young people participating in the Scholas Occurentes Foundation programs in Baghdad.
According to a statement from the Holy See Press Room, the young people 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 for the future
“Each of the young people told the Pope what they dream for their future”, said the press release, “and the Holy Father invited them to have hope and to look for the stars who guide them on their way”.
The brief meeting took place on the return of the Holy Father to the Apostolic Nunciature of Baghdad, where he is during his visit. The meeting with the young people of Scholas Occurentes ended shortly after 6:30 pm local time.