Cardinal George Koovakad, a Vatican diplomat, reminisces about his experiences traveling with Pope Francis on 13 apostolic journeys across 18 nations since 2021. He highlights the Pope’s profound compassion for the marginalized and his unwavering commitment to promoting peace, as demonstrated in his recent Easter message. Koovakad, who was recently appointed as a cardinal, is set to take part in the conclave tasked with electing the new Pope. This esteemed Vatican official’s reflections shed light on the Pope’s enduring legacy and dedication to social justice and global harmony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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