The Pope on the midterms, 'proud to have exercised my right'
On the plane from Rome to Montevideo the Pontiff talks about voting, health and faith
Quick Look
- The Pope, on the plane from Rome to Montevideo, says he is proud to have voted in the midterm elections in the United States and says he would also vote in any elections in Peru, of which he is a citizen.
- He reassures cancer patients and underlines the importance of accompanying patients and promoting public health.
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Why It Matters
The Pope was on the plane from Rome to Montevideo and answered journalists' questions about elections, health and travel.
I am proud to be an American and I am proud to have exercised my right to vote. Thus the Pope, on the plane from Rome to Montevideo, on the midterm elections in the United States. To those who asked him if he would also vote in any elections in Peru (he also has citizenship in this country), he explained that there is no possibility but that he would do so because "it's a good thing".
The Pope then sent reassuring messages to all the patients who found themselves in his condition, that of having a tumor to be removed: "I would tell them not to be afraid, regular check-ups are blessed", "the best thing is to take care of yourself". To reporters who asked how he felt after the surgery, he replied: "Maybe better than before." His secret: "Faith in God, good doctors and a healthy lifestyle." And, on the flight from Rome to Montevideo, he adds: "I know that someone had doubts about this trip, I never had them."
Finally he underlines the importance of "accompanying the sick and promoting public health".
Open Questions
- Which US midterm elections were mentioned?
- In which year did the trip take place?
- What details about the Pope's tumor surgery?
