In view of the strong desire shown by the media for an “interview” with newly elected Jesuit Superior General Father Adolfo Nicolás, and as this was not yet the moment for Father General to talk about the 35th General Congregation before he had received indications and even “mandates”, it was decided to invite the journalists for an encounter in which Father General would greet them and say a few words. Father General made a 20 minutes speech which was very well received. Then the journalists visited the aula of the Congregation.

Vatican Radio, recorded, transcribed and translated Fr. General’s talk which given in Italian as follows: