The Pope urged artists to remember that “their mission not only create beauty”, but “transform pain into hope.”
Holy Week celebration.
Pope Francis The twin hospital in Rome has passed its second night, where he is admitted by an infection in the airways, and, to facilitate his recovery, this Sunday he did not pronounce the prayer of the Angelus.
The 88 -year -old pontiff has spent a quiet night again, according to Public Television Rai and Ansa agency, as was the case on the eve, When “he rested all night” and “he did not present any febrile episode”, As reported by the Vatican.
In a statement, the Holy See explained that “To facilitate their recovery, medical staff has prescribed absolute rest, So the Holy Father did not directed the prayer of the Angelus, “although Francisco sent the text for publication.
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The Pope This Sunday urged the artists of the world to remember that “their mission not only create beauty”, but “transform pain into hope,” in his homily at the Mass of the Jubilee of Culture and that, due to the hospitalization of Francisco, It was read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça.
“Our first thought goes to Pope Francis. We pray for your health, we appreciate the vision and support it always offers us “Said Cardinal Tolentino, Prefect of Culture, at the beginning of the celebration he has chaired in the Basilica of San Pedro instead of the Pope.
In addition to today’s Mass, the Pope also had to Cancel your planned visit to the mythical film studios at Cinecitta, One of the most prominent moments the Jubilee of Culture, which these days brings together more than 10,000 artists from a hundred countries in Rome.
In his homily, FRancisco stressed that “the mission” of artists “is not only to create beauty, but to reveal the truth, goodness and beauty Hidden in the folds of history, give voice to those who have no voice, transform pain into hope. “
But “True hope is intertwined with the drama of human existence” And “that’s why authentic art is always an encounter with mystery, with the beauty that surpasses us, with the pain that interrogates us, with the truth that calls us.”
“Dear artists, I see in you some custodians of beauty that knows how to lean to the wounds of the world, who knows how to hear the cry of the poor, of those who suffer, of the injured, of the prisoners, of the persecuted, of the refugees, “he said
At a time when “new walls are raised, in which the differences become a pretext for division more than an occasion of mutual enrichment, you (…) They are called to build bridges, create meeting and dialogue spaces, to illuminate minds and light the hearts “.
In his strong defense of culture, Francisco stressed that “art is not a luxury, but a need of the spirit” and that “The world needs prophetic artists, brave intellectuals, Culture creators “.
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“That the art they make is the announcement of a new world; that his poetry makes us see. Never stop looking, to question, to risk. Because true art is never comfortable, offers the peace of restlessness. And remember : Hope is not an illusion; Beauty is not a utopia; The gift they have is not a coincidence, it is a call. Respond generously, with passion, with love, “he concluded.
The jubilee of culture brings together more than 10,000 artists for three days, such as actress Monica Bellucci and directors Tim Burton and Giuseppe Tornatore, To participate in exhibitions, interactive activities and special ceremonies, although the hospitalization of the Pope has overshadowed his celebration.
Source: Integrated information system
