During Pope Francis' in Flight Interview with Journalists he calls Accusations against Pope St John Paul II "nonsense"
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During the papal flight from Rome to Hungary for Pope Francis' 41st Apostolic Journey abroad, he greets journalists and answers a couple of questions on board. The questions concerned his health and one on the "Emananuela Orlandi" case and accusations against Pope St. John Paul II that he called "nonsense".
As is customary, Pope Francis took time to greet the journalists on board the papal flight during the outgoing journey. There were 73 journalists from more than 10 countries, including 8 from Hungary.
Some of the journalists presented the Pope with gifts, including this bottle and compass from the beach of Cutro, Italy. After greeting the journalists on the plane, Pope Francis joked with the journalists since the microphone had audio problems. "This is like wayward children. Now you can hear me. Have a good trip everyone. Thank you."
He thanked them for their work and jovially answered a few questions including one on his health to which he responded "weeds never die!"
Speaking with a journalist from the Polish news agency PAP, he answered a question regarding the groundless accusations made against Pope St. John Paul II by a family member of Emanuela Orlandi - the daughter of a Vatican employee who vanished in 1983.
Pope Francis’ Apostolic journey to Hungary began on April 28th in the morning with the arrival of the papal aircraft at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport at 11:54 am local time (GMT +2).
Some of the journalists presented the Pope with gifts, including this bottle and compass from the beach of Cutro, Italy. After greeting the journalists on the plane, Pope Francis joked with the journalists since the microphone had audio problems. "This is like wayward children. Now you can hear me. Have a good trip everyone. Thank you."
He thanked them for their work and jovially answered a few questions including one on his health to which he responded "weeds never die!"
Speaking with a journalist from the Polish news agency PAP, he answered a question regarding the groundless accusations made against Pope St. John Paul II by a family member of Emanuela Orlandi - the daughter of a Vatican employee who vanished in 1983.
Pope Francis’ Apostolic journey to Hungary began on April 28th in the morning with the arrival of the papal aircraft at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport at 11:54 am local time (GMT +2).
Upon arriving in Hungary, Pope Francis used an elevator to deboard the plane. He did not use his wheelchair and greeted the crowds using his cane.
Welcoming him on the tarmac were the Hungarian Vice Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and two children dressed in traditional costumes offering him salt and bread, a traditional welcome greeting ceremony in many East European cultures.
After the presentation of their respective delegations, the Pope transferred by car to Sándor Palace in Budapest.
The Pope is visiting Hungary from 28-30 April under the "Christ is our future".
Besides local Church and civil authorities. during the three-day visit he will meet with migrants and poor people refugees, disabled children and young people.
On the Sunday morning he will celebrate Mass in Budapest’s Kossuth Lajos Square for the country’s Catholic faithful.
Welcoming him on the tarmac were the Hungarian Vice Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and two children dressed in traditional costumes offering him salt and bread, a traditional welcome greeting ceremony in many East European cultures.
After the presentation of their respective delegations, the Pope transferred by car to Sándor Palace in Budapest.
The Pope is visiting Hungary from 28-30 April under the "Christ is our future".
Besides local Church and civil authorities. during the three-day visit he will meet with migrants and poor people refugees, disabled children and young people.
On the Sunday morning he will celebrate Mass in Budapest’s Kossuth Lajos Square for the country’s Catholic faithful.
Edited from Vatican News with excerpts from Rome Reports
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