{"id":225916,"date":"2025-10-29T11:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/?p=225916"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:52:03","slug":"peregrinacion-roma-un-viaje-que-transforma-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/peregrinacion-roma-un-viaje-que-transforma-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00abWe will return on pilgrimage to Rome with friends, because it transforms the heart.\u00bb"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year, the pilgrimage to Rome with benefactors and friends had a very special motive: to participate in the Jubilee of Hope<\/a><\/strong>, The event was a unique opportunity to renew our faith and strengthen the bonds of friendship and spirituality that unite the entire CARF Foundation family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During those days, the pilgrims discovered that the places full of history<\/strong>, The most emblematic Christian sites and be inspired by the beauty of Rome, the heart of the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pilgrims of the CARF Foundation, after the Mass in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Peter's.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pilgrimage to Rome with the CARF Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most poignant moments was the Holy Mass in a Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Peter's Basilica<\/strong>, followed by the general audience with Pope Leo XIV<\/strong> in St. Peter's Square. In his message, the Holy Father recalled: \u00abThe Risen Christ is a safe harbor on our way\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luis Alberto Rosales, director of the CARF Foundation, presented Pope Leo XIV with a book containing the 2024 annual report.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the conclusion of the hearing, Luis Alberto Rosales<\/strong>, the general director of the CARF Foundation<\/a>, personally greeted Pope Leo XIV<\/strong> and presented him with a book on the work of the Foundation, a symbolic gesture that reflects the commitment to the universal Church and to the vocations of seminarians and diocesan priests and religious men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit to Villa Tevere and the PUSC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meeting with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Father Fernando Oc\u00e1riz, at Villa Tevere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another moment of special significance was the visit to Villa Tevere<\/strong>, where the pilgrims participated in a discussion with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Oc\u00e1riz<\/strong>. Their closeness, simplicity and sense of humor created an atmosphere of joy and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the pilgrims were welcomed at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross<\/a><\/strong> by its rector, Mr. Fernando Puig<\/a><\/strong>, He welcomed them and shared the importance of the academic mission at the service of the Church. He also gave a lecture on Church Governance Today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the attendees, Almudena Camps and Miguel Postigo<\/strong> were participating in this pilgrimage for the first time. \u00abIt is precious to be able to be in the Vatican close to the Pope. It helps to pray much more for him and for the Church; you feel the comfort of his presence,\u00bb they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meeting with the seminarians and formators of the international ecclesiastical college Sedes Sapientiae.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Regarding the get-together with the Prelate, they emphasize that \u00abit was a joy to be with him; his simplicity, his clear and accessible message, his sense of humor and closeness... That morning at Villa Tevere was very worthwhile: Mass, visit and get-together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A day of conviviality in Sedes Sapientiae<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the most endearing moments was the meeting with seminarians<\/strong>, which Almudena and Miguel described as \u00abthe most sublime moment of the whole trip\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00abMeeting the seminarians, with their stories and their smiles, is unique. The food style buffet <\/em>allowed us to greet many of them, and the Mass, with its choir and homily, was memorable\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both agree that it has been a transformational journey<\/strong>, We will come back with more friends, because it transforms the heart. In short: a ten\u00ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A moment of the video projection Witnesses<\/a> at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Marta Sant\u00edn<\/strong>journalist specializing in religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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