Difficult hearings for Pope Francis, struggling with a strong cough.
The Holy Father confirmed and participated in all the commitments of these hours, however speaking to the audience with a "wrinkled" voice.
In the Hall of Blessings, during a speech often interrupted by coughs, he himself explained to those present: "I thank all of you, I have prepared a speech but listen to my inability to read it due to bronchitis."
Among Bergoglio's commitments is the inauguration of the judicial year in the Vatican. "Courage is needed to go to the end in rigorously ascertaining the truth, remembering that doing justice is always an act of charity, an opportunity for fraternal correction that intends to help the other to recognize his mistake", the magistrates told pontiff. Adding: «This is especially true when behaviors that are particularly serious and scandalous emerge and must be sanctioned, even more so when they occur within the Christian community. We must have courage while we are engaged in ensuring the fair conduct of trials."
(Unioneonline/lf)
