Spanish Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime welcomed Pope Francis at Salesian Pontifical University, where he held the third and last meeting with priests of the Roman Diocese.
Hundreds of people came out to greet the Pope, who appeared to be in good spirits.
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The Pope spent time greeting the elderly, the sick and students along the way.
She will defend her thesis.
She is a very good student.
He is 96 years old. A great teacher, trainer.
He then met with priests of the diocese ordained between the years of 1985 and 2013.
During that meeting, Pope Francis again cautioned that it is better not to admit those with homosexual tendencies into the priesthood, who are incapable of practicing celibacy.
Addressing the problems of the diocese, he focused on social needs and suggested that parishes that have empty buildings should try to take in people in need. He also criticized the large amounts of money that today is used for weapon manufacturing, contraceptives, cosmetic surgery or veterinarians, especially when there are so many needy people on the streets.
Lastly, Pope Francis said political involvement is a form of charity and condemned the low voter turnout in the European elections.
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