Pope Francis had three engagements on his one-day Apostolic Journey to Corsica, in the heart of the Mediterranean, on Sunday, 15 December, during which he delivered three discourses on various themes. His ten hours in the capital city Ajaccio, were like a long embrace between the pastor of the Universal Church and one of his “sheep”, the local Church of Corsica, who enthusiastically welcomed him with affection and warmth.
The Holy Father’s first discourse was to participants in the concluding session of the Congress on “Popular Piety in the Mediterranean”, in which he reflected on the congress’ theme, which is very dear to him. He wished to do so during this time in history, a time of “epochal change” in which, he noted, “especially in European countries, the question of God seems to be retreating as people become increasingly indifferent to his presence and his word”. The Holy Father warned that, “in analysing this scenario, we need to beware of hasty considerations and ideological judgements that, even in our day, would pit Christian culture and secular culture against one another. This is a mistake”.
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