ROME aise – The journey of Pope francesco in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in South Sudan, canceled due to health problems, which should have taken place in the first days of July and turn the world spotlight on the pressing needs in that nation; the feast of St. Thomas apostle evangelizer of the Indies and the evangelizing work of missionaries who spend their lives for the Gospel And again, looking at vacation time and the need for refreshment for body and soul, the importance of immerse yourself in nature and above all in the power of prayer capable of moving mountains, represented by the difficulties of daily life that seem insurmountable. He talks about it to “Christianity”the television program of Rai Italymade and conducted by Sister Myriam Castelli broadcast tomorrow, Sunday 3 July, live from the Rai studios of Saxa Rubra in Rome, from 9.15 to 12.20.
Main guest Monsignor Father Joseph Emanuel KakuyleCongolese, a member of the Vatican Dicastery for integral human development, who speaks of the expectations of the African people and the hope that the Pope will soon be able to visit the African country brought to its knees by armed clashes and extreme poverty.
In the center the Holy Mass chaired by Pope Francis in the Vatican Basilica together with the Congolese community of Rome. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rome will thus see themselves united by the power of prayer.
At noon the Pope’s Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace to the faithful present in St. Peter’s Square and in particular to the faithful in connection from Africa.
The other guest of the episode is Alessio Barberi, Italian doctor and scientist, author of the book “Moving the mountains” on the energy of prayer between science and spirituality. Barberi has traveled all over the world for his long research identifying the infinite possibilities of faith to shape the environment in which we live. The author answers some questions about the energy of prayer: who we pray when we pray, when where and how to pray, what relationships are possible between the scientific and spiritual world.
Among the guests too Marinellys TremamunnoVenezuelan, Vatican journalist of “The daily compass” presenting the exhibition “Friendly Taiwan meets All Brothers” just inaugurated at the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the presence of Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture .
Among the guests in connection there is Father Davide Sollami from Arenzano who tells the Carmelite Missions in Africa he followed, precisely the memory of the meeting in Bangui where Pope Francis in 2015 visited the Christian community and opened the holy door, inaugurating a time of peace.
The other guest in connection is Antonio Giannellipresident of the “Colors of peace” Foundation, present in the five continents, one of the main international peace preparatory projects for children from all over the world that tells about the educational action in function of peace between the children of Tuscany and those of Ukraine.
The episode is enriched by various reports and testimonies and by some news on the Church and the Pope this week. (aise)