Pope Francis recently met with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, at the Vatican. The meeting, which was not officially reported by the Vatican, took place on August 15, coinciding with the Catholic celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a significant Catholic celebration that commemorates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. This event is celebrated annually on August 15 and is considered a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning they are required to attend Mass. The Assumption underscores Mary’s special role in salvation history and her close relationship with her son, Jesus Christ. It is a day of reverence and joy in the Catholic Church.
While the specific details of their conversation were not officially disclosed, the meeting likely touched on shared concerns such as climate change, a significant issue for both Bezos, through his Bezos Earth Fund, and Pope Francis, who has been a vocal advocate for environmental stewardship in the Catholic Church. This encounter highlights the Pope’s engagement with global leaders on pressing moral and environmental issues.
Sanchez shared on social media that the Pope’s wisdom, warmth, and humor were deeply touching and that they discussed the urgent need for climate action, which aligns with the work of the Bezos Earth Fund. The encounter highlighted the Pope’s emphasis on finding beauty and meaning in daily life.
Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée is a television personality, former news anchor, and an accomplished pilot. In addition to her media career, Sanchez is actively involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly those related to environmental causes, aligning with the work of the Bezos Earth Fund.
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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258791/pope-francis-receives-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13747179/lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-meet-pope-francis-vatican-rome.html
