Pope
Francis on Friday greeted the staff and families of the Floreria
Apostolica which is the Vatican Office that deals with furnishing and
decorating the Apostolic Palace, the Paul VI hall, St Peter’s Square and
all Papal Basilica’s.
The Holy Father expressed his gratitude for their work, especially in the months following his election.
The
Pope described the duties they perform as indispensable, adding that it
also requires a spirit of sacrifice and a lot of patience. He also gave
as an example the work the office does to prepare St Peter’s Square for
the General Audience each Wednesday .
The Pope concluded by thanking
members of the Floreria Apostolica for their professionalism and
encouraged them to persevere in their tasks with fidelity and goodwill.