Easter Mass in Barcelona to bid farewell to the Pope: "I'm divorced, and he has forgiven me."

Barcelona"I can't find anything else, oh Lord," laments Pedro, who has been writing a dedication to Pope Francis for a while in the book of condolences set up in the chapel of Santa Lucía. Barcelona, ​​​​which has been faster, is already rounding the corner to arrive on time for the ceremony: "I thanked him for his help to the poor and his humility. He was a simple pope." In the square in front, there are still dozens of people queuing at the door. "I am a nun, but Pope Francis made you believe," reads one of the quotes, written in Catalan. "Thank you for making the Church more open," reads another, this time in English. El Domenichini Filippo, an Italian tourist who came accompanied by his wife and daughters, hasn't written anything but has lit a candle. Barcelona can't hold back its tears: "I am divorced and remarried. The Pope has allowed me to receive communion again. He has forgiven me," she says, moved. Barcelona, ​​​​Joan Josep Omella, presides over the 7:15 p.m. Mass, the last of the day. And the program says it, just as the program says. celebrated his birthday, on Tuesday he will leave after lunch for Rome, where he will participate in the conclave to elect a new pontiff. "Just as he said at World Youth Day in Lisbon, 'we all, all, all have a place in the Church. All, all.'" She dedicates a few words to women and the Pope's efforts to feminize the institution. May he not forget to pray for us."

As the Mass draws to a close, Jarol, who comes from Lima, highlights the Pope's efforts to ensure transparency in the Church. "He has left a legacy for the Church to continue on the path of goodness and transparency," he says. photos, Francis leaves behind a Mass that he has not fully understood. He is also Argentinian, and had come to the city to see his daughter this Easter: "It is very exciting for me. Although I don't understand Catalan, the bishop's expression moved me a lot"

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