Pope Francis: "Santa Teresita did not abandon me: I'm going to walk until th end." May 21, 2016
On August 7, 2010, St. Therese answered the prayer of Pope Francis, then Cardinal Bergoglio. CNA reported that the Cardinal's press secretary, Federico Wals, gave an interview saying that on that date Cardinal Bergoglio had presided at a Mass at the shrine of St. Cajetan for the feast of his death. After Mass he wanted to walk down the line of thousands of pilgrims, which sometimes extended 15 blocks, but was in such pain that he decided to go only two blocks before turning back. But he prayed to Therese for a sign, and a man in the crowd suddenly handed him a white rose, saying
"This is the sign you are waiting for." The Pope turned to his press secretary and said:
"Federico, Santa Teresita did not abandon me; I'm going to walk until the end of the line [of the faithful." . . . . Bergoglio's countenance changed; he was radiant and continued until the end.
Read the full story at "A history of little miracles - behind Pope Francis' devotion to Saint Therese" by Elise Harris. Catholic News Agency.
Maureen O'Riordan
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