Online: Pope Francis died – extraordinary reports from the Vatican
For a man aimed at people on the margins of societyhe marked the Pope Rovincial Jesuits in Slovakia Šofranko.
This religious order also included Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was the first ever Jesuit elected Pope.
Sofranko met Pope Francis twice, once in the Vatican, where he worked as the head of the Slovak editorial office of the Vatican Radio, and subsequently during his visit to Slovakia.
The report of the death of Pope Francis caught Šofrank shortly after the serving of the Holy Mass in Bratislava. « Although I have expected to go to the Creator since his hospitalization in February, this information touched me. The Pope died and our confreres, Jesuit, » he said.
The period of his election for the Pope will, as he said, will undoubtedly one of the most striking moments in his life. « I remember very clearly when Pope Francis was elected. Due to the broadcasting deadline, we had to prepare two versions of the program in the editorial office – one without the elected Pope and the other with the elected Pope. Square of St.
When the name of the new Pope – Jorge Mario Bergoglio was announced, everyone was amazed. « Neither the leadership of the Vatican Radio nor the Holy See Press Center were ready for this choice and not at all for the Jesuit. The biographies of others » papabili « were prepared, but he did not feature among them, » he added.
Bergoglio became the first pope, the Jesuit. « It is true that his election as the Pope meant a symbolic moment to us that encouraged us in our vocation and mission. Pope Francis actually made the values that are close to us, but at the same time remained faithful to his unique personality. contribute to the development of the Church and its mission in this world, ”he explained.
Pope Francis constantly focused on those who are marginalized by the poor, suffering, but also on values such as justice, mercy, dialogue and openness, ”he described. to ask what is really important in my life, and what is the man of distinction in what is right and what is really important. (SITA)
