Originally published at National Catholic Register
Keeping indoors in his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold, the Holy Father asked his listeners to reflect on St. Luke’s Gospel account of the Annunciation and share in the joyful encounter of these two expectant mothers.
Pope Francis emphasized that “no child is ever a mistake” during his last Angelus address before Christmas Day.
“A child is a gift of life,” the Holy Father told crowds of pilgrims on Sunday via a video livestream. “Here, in St. Peter’s Square, there are mothers with their children, and perhaps there are some who are expecting a child.”
Keeping indoors in his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold, the Pope urged his listeners to not remain indifferent to the presence of mothers and children.
“Let’s bless mothers and give praise to God for the miracle of life!” the Pope said.
Marveling at the beauty of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, the Holy Father asked his listeners to reflect on St.
