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This letter was handed to Fr Savio, who in turn ensured that it reached the Pope. On 17th and 18th April the Pope honoured us with his presence. During the meeting with youths on Sunday 18th April, there were present some inmates from YOURS, as well as other prisoners who are following a drug rehabilitation programme at SATU (Substance abuse therapeutic unit), which is an extension of the prison. One of the youths from YOURS was invited to address the Pope from the podium. He spoke in the name of all those youths who feel that they are on the periferies of the Church – homosexuals, those who take drugs, etc. The youth expressed how, after he finished his address, he was moved not only by the Pope’s penetrating look which left an indelible mark upon his heart, but also by his sincere embrace.
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