Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury, recalls his first meeting with Pope Francis in 2013, emphasizing the overwhelming atmosphere of the Vatican. As he walked through grand corridors and was saluted by Swiss Guards, he felt both nervous and honored to meet the Pope. This experience deeply impressed him, illustrating the historical and spiritual importance of such a meeting between two leading figures of Christianity.
I had never met a Pope before and was on edge. The Vatican is designed to overwhelm visitors with power. We walk through long corridors to his office.
Swiss Guards in their full uniforms salute as we pass, creating an atmosphere of reverence and solemnity that heightened the significance of the visit.
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