(ANSA) - ROME, FEBRUARY 3 - "The proclamation of Roma Capitale was a providential event, which then provoked controversy and problems.
But Rome, Italy and the Church itself changed: a new story began ". Pope Francis affirms it in the Message sent on the occasion of the start of the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of RomaCapitale, whose text was read this afternoon by the cardinal secretary of state Pietro Parolin "The Rome will have a future if we share the vision of a fraternal, inclusive city open to the world," adds the Pope in the message. The president of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella and others, participate in the event that opens the celebrations. the mayor of Rome Virginia Raggi. "Rome is a welcoming, international city. A city open to all.
It always will be. Celebrating this anniversary - said Raggi - means preparing with enthusiasm for the next challenges. And opening this new phase precisely from this place of culture is the best wish we have for the city and for Italy ".
Pope, Roma Capitale was providential
2020-02-03T18:13:08.674Z
"The proclamation of Roma Capitale was a providential event, which then provoked controversy and problems. But it changed Rome, Italy and the Church itself: a new story began". (HANDLE)