Pope Francis spent about 20 minutes at the centre, giving presents, including rosaries and an icon of Mary and Jesus.
Posted: Jul 31, 2022 11:18 AM ET | Last Updated: 7 hours ago
The priest held back tears Thursday when the pontiff stopped by the Fraternité Saint-Alphonse, a facility for people struggling with substance use disorders in Beauport, Que., northeast of Quebec City. Earlier that day, the Pope held mass in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. "He grabs my hand and puts that in my hand. He said, 'That's for the poor, Father Morency," the priest recalled."We are still trying not to cry," he said.The priest says the centre owes the visit to Quebec Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, who promised to bring the Pope to the organization if the pontiff ever travelled to Quebec.
To ensure volunteers and residents would be present, Morency invited them for a special dinner to thank them for their involvement at the centre."There were some who were crying, who had teary eyes. His presence at the home may have triggered something inside these people," Morency said.
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