(ANSA) - Vatican City, August 3 - Pope Francis on Wednesday recalled Susanna Rufi, a 19-year-old who died of meningitis in Vienna on her way back from last week's World Youth Day in Poland. He also paid tribute to Anna Maria Jacobini, a journalist for State broadcaster RAI who died while covering the event. "A recollection full of affection goes to Susanna, the Roman girl from this diocesis who died immediately after taking part in the WYD, in Vienna," the pope said at his general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. "The Lord has certainly welcomed her to heaven.
"I cannot forget Anna Maria Jacobini, an Italian journalist who lost her live suddenly. We pray for her too.
"She pass away while in service".
Pope Francis recalls WYD pilgrim who died of meningitis
Pontiff also pays tribute to RAI reporter who died in Poland