Pope Francis welcomed a group of young Lutherans on an ecumenical pilgrimage from Germany to Rome. The young Lutheran pilgrims from Germany greeted the Pope with song. It is the second time the group has come to Rome. This year’s Ecumenical Pilgrimage has its motto “With Luther to Rome” and intends to help pilgrims get to know Rome and their faith from a new perspective. Its main aim is to unite Christians.
After the greeting song of pilgrims, the Holy Father took up the musical theme in his remarks. “Singing unites, in the choir no one is alone: it is important to listen to others,” the Pope said. The Pontiff encouraged the pilgrims to listen for “the melody of God” in their own lives, calling on them to open their ears and their hearts. Whoever sings with an open heart, touches the mystery of God.
The pilgrimage takes place from October 23-30, supported by major Christian communities in the region of Saxony Anhalt, including the Diocese of Magdeburg, the Evangelical Church of Anhalt and the Evangelical Church in Central Germany.