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August 13, 2015

Vatican UN representative reports high interest in papal visit, Laudato Si'

Archbishop Bernardito Auza said everyone wants to see the Pope because of the interest in the Laudato Si’ encyclical. In this photo, a man makes a selfie as Pope Francis blesses a pilgrim during the pontiffs weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 12.

VATICAN CITY - Requests for copies of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical and the demand for tickets to see him at the United Nations indicate enthusiasm and expectations for Pope Francis' visit are running high, said the Vatican representative.

Published in Vatican