Presentation of the book “Viva la poesia!” by Pope Francis

On Friday, March 21st, the presentation of the book Viva la poesia! [Long live poetry!] (Edizioni Ares, Milan 2025, 224 pp., 18.50 euros) edited by Fr. Antonio Spadaro, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, which collects Pope Francis' writings on poetry, took place. The Prefect, His Eminence Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, also participated in the event, offering his own reflection on the subject, the text of which (in Italian) is attached below.