VATICAN - At the Regina Caeli, Pope expresses his hope that the pilgrimage of those who have come to Rome for the canonizations “can help each one [of you] to 'run' with more joy and energy toward the final 'goal,' toward 'the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.'”

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Sunday, April 26, at the close of the Mass celebrated in Saint Peter's Square for the proclamation of the 5 new saints, the Holy Father Benedict XVI opened his address prior to the recitation of the Regina Caeli, giving that to all the pilgrims who had come, especially the delegation from the Italian government and civil authorities, and other numerous pilgrims: “I hope that this pilgrimage, lived in the mark of sanctity and supported by the grace of the Pauline year, can help each one [of you] to 'run' with more joy and energy toward the final 'goal,' toward 'the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus,' (cf. Philippians 3:13-14).”
The Pope then recalled the celebration of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. “Fifty years after the death of the founder, Father Agostino Gemelli, I hope that the Catholic University be always faithful to its inspiring principles so as to continue offering a valid formation to the young generations.”
Benedict XVI then greeted the pilgrims from Portugal, especially the Carmelites, who came to Rome for the canonization of Frei Nuno de Santa Maria, known as “Santo Condestável” to the poor of his era, who witnessed his compassion and generosity with the most marginalized of society.
In greeting the Polish-speaking pilgrims, the Holy Father recalled that “under the patronage of the Biblical Society named after John Paul II, the Church in Poland is celebrating its first Bible Sunday and Week,” and he blessed the hearts of “all those who study the Word of God.” (SL) (Agenzia Fides 27/4/2009)