VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-06
“I always thought he would go, despite his illness. I don't think he ever thought of calling it off!”
Fernando Laguna · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Father Fernando Laguna said he always believed the Pope would make the trip despite his illness and never considered calling it off.
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