Pope Francis joined by Bono for launch of international educational movement

Pope Francis meets Bono at the launch of the Scholas Occurrentes International Educational Movement at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, May 19, 2022. / Vatican Media.Rome Newsroom, May 19, 2022 / 09:54 am (CNA).Pope Francis formally launched an international educational movement on Thursday in the presence of U2 singer Bono.The pope inaugurated the Scholas Occurrentes International Educational Movement on May 19 during a meeting with young people at Rome's Pontifical Urban University.The 85-year-old pope sat in a wheelchair as he watched student presentations, before engaging in a question-and-answer session.Bono asked Pope Francis about the role of women and girls in tackling the climate crisis. The pope replied by pointing out that people speak of "Mother Earth," not "Father Earth," and indicating that women played a leading role.Scholas Occurrentes grew out of the Escuela de Vecinos ("Neighborhood School") and Escuelas Hermanas ("Sister Schools") programs, developed ...

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