The poor also need art and beauty and
must not be forgotten, Pope Francis told nearly 200 artists from
around 30 countries gathered in the Sistine Chapel for the the
50th anniversary of the opening of the modern and contemporary
art collection in the Vatican Museums on Friday.
"I am happy about this meeting with you. But, before saying
goodbye, I have one more thing to say to you, which is close to
my heart. I would like to ask you not to forget the poor, who
are Christ's favourites, in all the ways one is poor today,"
said the pope.
"The poor also need art and beauty. Some experience very harsh
forms of deprivation in life; therefore, they need it most. They
usually have no voice to make themselves heard. You can be the
interpreters of their silent cry," added Francis.
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