Pope Francis Thanks Father Gilbert for Book Gifts
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NEW YORK: Pope Francis, through the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC, has thanked Fr. Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA, for dedicating one of his poetry books (Somewhen) to the Holy Father. Father Gilbert's publicists had sent Pope Francis a set of books authored by the Augustinian friar.
In an official communication from the Vatican signed by Msgr. Peter B. Wells, the Pope, also imparted his blessings and expressed his appreciation for the books. Enclosed was an official photo of the Pontiff. Monsignor Wells serves as an assessor in the Roman Curia.
The Holy Father received a set of Father Gilbert's six books, including Getxo and Others Poems. The book is the fourth new work and the sixth to be published by the author within eight months. He broke a long hiatus from poetry writing with the publication of Somewhen in April 2013, followed by the reissue of both Our Hidden Galaxette and Glass of Liquid Truths in May, by Rubrics and Runes, a novel, in July and by Triptych and Collected Poems in August of the same year.
In an official communication from the Vatican signed by Msgr. Peter B. Wells, the Pope, also imparted his blessings and expressed his appreciation for the books. Enclosed was an official photo of the Pontiff. Monsignor Wells serves as an assessor in the Roman Curia.
The Holy Father received a set of Father Gilbert's six books, including Getxo and Others Poems. The book is the fourth new work and the sixth to be published by the author within eight months. He broke a long hiatus from poetry writing with the publication of Somewhen in April 2013, followed by the reissue of both Our Hidden Galaxette and Glass of Liquid Truths in May, by Rubrics and Runes, a novel, in July and by Triptych and Collected Poems in August of the same year.
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