08/03/2023 12:47 (UTC)

Pope Francis highlights the role of women in traditional audience

Vatican City, Mar 8 (EFE) - (Camera: Antonello Nusca) Pope Francis today thanked women "for their commitment to building a more humane society" and asked for their applause, which "they deserve", at the end of the general audience held before thousands in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

FOOTAGE OF THE POPE'S ARRIVAL, THE AUDIENCE, AND THE PONTIFF'S STATEMENTS IN ITALIAN.

TRANSLATION:

"On International Women's Day, I think of all women: I thank you for your commitment to building a more humane society, for your ability to grasp reality with a creative eye and a tender heart."

"A special blessing to all the women in the square. A round of applause to the women, they deserve it".

Metadata

Date: 08/03/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 182 seconds
Reference: 7001244944
Relevance: Normal