She was always there,” he told Wolton for the 432-page book Pope Francis: Politics and Society. She was a good person.”Francis told Wolton he now felt free. Pope Francis: prioritise migrants' dignity over national security Read moreHe also spoke of childhood sweethearts and adolescent girlfriends, saying his relationships with women had enriched his life. “I thank God for having known these true women in my life,” the pope told Wolton. In his conversations with Wolton, Francis said European countries exploited Africa in the colonial era, and although Europe had “important Christian roots … they are not the only ones.

Source: The Guardian September 01, 2017 10:34 UTC