Sister Fernanda took care of the apartments, among other secretaries, and helped sister Germana prepare meals. Sister Matilda was involved in washing clothes and cleaning. All the sisters did a great job. The house was nice and tidy. Besides, they were very kind and modest.
– They were called “Angels of the Vatican!”
– I could not better define it.
– What did the only lay man in this group, Italian, Angelo Gugel, do?
– He had many tasks. He was the butler of the Pope; he was serving at the table. He accompanied the Pope during audiences, passing gifts to the Pope, so he could give it to guests and was taking the gifts that the Holy Father received. He made sure that rosary, medals, other gifts were always prepared on time. He organized office life – printers, toners. In addition, he assisted the office in preparing correspondence in Italian. A man of great faith. Just like sisters, very discreet, responsible, hardworking. I think John Paul II was very happy to have such coworkers.
– The priest said that his personal doctor, the recently deceased Dr. Renato Buzzonetti, could also be included among the closest people at John Paul II.
– Undoubtedly, he was such a person.
Secretary of two Popes – conversation with Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki.
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