Pope asked: What does the resurrection mean for us today? Then he said, “With death, resurrection of Jesus “we are freed of slavery to sin. Being a child of God through baptism can’t be something we set in a corner of our lives, we must deepen relationship with God. It’s a constant temptation to put God to the side and put ourselves at the center. We must be visible, clear, brilliant signs of hope in world. Christianity isn’t so much about following commandments, but about living like Jesus, loving like Jesus”.
CNS says Pope’s favorite soccer team — San Lorenzo — is at audience today.
Vatican says 30,000 people at pope’s audience. It begins with a popemobile ride, with one of the pictures taken showing baby kissing by the Pope.
The bishops of Tuscany, the first to have “ad limina” visit with new pope, were also present.