Sinulat ni Pope Francis na preface ng isang libro bago ang pagpanaw niya, isinapubliko
- Pope Francis wrote the preface of Cardinal Angelo Scola’s book titled “Awaiting a New Beginning: Reflections on Old Age”
- In the preface that the late pontiff wrote on February 7, Francis penned his discerning thoughts about becoming old and death
- The Vatican released the said preface ahead of the book’s release
- It can be recalled the Argentine pope died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a stroke that led to a coma and cardiocirculatory collapse
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The Vatican released the preface that Pope Francis wrote on February 7 for the book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan. It is titled “Awaiting a New Beginning. Reflections on Old Age.”
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In the words he wrote only days before his final hospitalization, the late pontiff shared his two cents on becoming old.
“Yes, we must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old, because life is life, and sugarcoating reality means betraying the truth of things,” part of the preface reads.
“Because to say ‘old’ does not mean ‘to be discarded,’ as a degraded culture of waste sometimes leads us to think. Saying ‘old’ instead means saying experience, wisdom, knowledge, discernment, thoughtfulness, listening, slowness… Values of which we are in great need!” he reflected.
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In the latter part of the preface, Francis also expressed his insightful thoughts on the topic of death.
“Death is not the end of everything, but the beginning of something. It is a new beginning, as the title wisely highlights, because eternal life, which those who love already begin to experience on earth within the daily tasks of life — is beginning something that will never end.”
“And it is precisely for this reason that it is a 'new' beginning, because we will live something we have never fully lived before: eternity,” he added.
The Vatican published the preface ahead of the book’s release on April 24. Read the full preface here.
Pope Francis was the leader of the Catholic Church. He was born in Argentina and became pope in 2013. He was known for being kind and caring, especially to the poor. He encouraged people to help others and live simply. Many people admired him for his humble lifestyle and messages of peace.
A pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. He is responsible for guiding Catholics in their faith and making important decisions for the Church. The pope lives in Vatican City and is seen as a spiritual leader by millions of people. He teaches about love, peace, and kindness. People look to the pope for guidance and inspiration in their religious lives.
Pope Francis died at 88 due to a stroke that led to a coma and cardiocirculatory collapse. The Vatican confirmed his cause of death through an official medical report certified by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. He had a history of respiratory failure, pneumonia, bronchiectases, high blood pressure, and Type II diabetes.
In a previous report, Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on February 14, the Vatican announced. In its statement, it revealed that the pontiff was taken to hospital for tests and to continue treatment of his ongoing bronchitis. As per Reuters, Pope Francis has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Earlier, the 88-year-old pope revealed he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.
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