(ANS - Turin) - The confreres gathered in Turin-Valdocco, celebrating the 29th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Salesians of Don Bosco, accompany with prayer and filial remembrance the delicate health situation of the Holy Father, along with all believers and people of good will around the world.

The witness of faith and strength of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in this situation, is yet another reason to remain close to him in our affectionate and fervent prayers. May God grant our Pope both physical and spiritual health so that he may continue, according to His will, the ministry of Peter for the entire People of God.

This sentiment of ours is deep and heartfelt and is fully shared by all the communities of the Salesian Congregation worldwide. One heart and one soul in prayer for Pope Francis, as Don Bosco taught us.