This group of indigenous people from Colombia came to Rome on a pilgrimage.
BUNTKUA YARI MAKU
Elder, Muisca
We come from the largest plain on planet earth, from the Muisca territory.
We come to ask that no more rivers be polluted.
Caring for the environment is very important for the indigenous Muisca group. Catalina, one of the elders, believes that this is also very important to Pope Francis.
CATALINA AZERAH
Elder, Muisca
I feel that is why we were able to come here today and [the Pope] was talking and we came at the end [of the Audience].
Pope Francis has spoken about the need to care for the environment to preserve it for future generations.
POPE FRANCIS
There is a real danger that we will leave future generations only rubble, deserts and refuse. So I express my hope that concern for the state of our common home will translate into systematic and concerted efforts aimed at an integral ecology.
The Muisca arrived at the Vatican carrying drums and maracas to play throughout their journey.
From Rome, the group will continue their trip through Europe bringing their music with them.
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