Lucrezia Ciotti To Verissimo, Orietta Berti wanted to pay a touching tribute to Pope Francesco, who passed away on April 21. The artist, visibly moved, shared with the audience her words of affection and respect for the Pontiff, recalling his profound impact not only on the Church, but also on those who, like her, had the privilege of knowing him.
A heartfelt tribute that touched everyone's hearts.
Verissimo, Orietta Berti and the death of her father
La faith has always represented a fixed point in life di orietta Berti, but his father's death shook its foundations.
Orietta Berti said that, as a child, she was very devoted to Saint John and loved to accompany her father to church. However, her life suffered a very hard blow when, at the age of only 16 years, her father died in a tragic car accident. From that moment, her faith began to waver, as she herself explained, revealing that the pain related to the loss had distanced her from religion.
Despite this, she understood that it was the pain that was obscuring her faith, and not the faith itself. Over time, thanks to the fundamental support of her mother, grandmother and friends who were close to her, Orietta managed to overcome that difficult period and rediscover his spirituality.
Verissimo, Orietta Berti and the personal revelation on Pope Francis
orietta Berti She explained that she grew up in a Christian family, where respect for others and deep devotion were fundamental values. She also said that she had spiritual reference figures who guided her, such as Father Ugolino, whom he considered almost a second father. When he faced difficulties, he would call him, as if he were his dad.
The singer also shared a very personal moment, telling how she visited Lourdes with her husband, hoping to have children. After eight years of waiting, their prayer was finally answered. Orietta concluded by saying that, in her experience, waiting in faith is never in vain.
Regarding Pope Francis, Orietta said:
“For the 50th anniversary of our marriage with Osvaldo we had the blessing of Pope Francis. I was very excited, it was incredible. The secret to 58 years of marriage? Don't be envious, don't be jealous, don't gossip and tell the truth. Osvaldo has never cheated on me. My husband and I argue every now and then, sometimes I have childish desires and I'm a bit capricious, now I collect suitcases with the strangest and most garish colors.