The urn of Raffaella Carrà from Padre Pio, the announcement during the homily

“Raffaella had expressed the desire to return to San Giovanni Rotondo. As soon as possible, Raffaella's urn will stop in San Giovanni Rotondo". This was announced by one of the four Capuchin friars who alternate for the homily during the funeral ceremony for Raffaella Carra, a longtime devotee of Padre Pio.

After the pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo, where the sanctuary of Padre Pio, the urn will be brought to the Argentario.

Raffaella Carrà was “an extraordinary woman who was able to win the hearts of millions of people. Certainly much more than glitter, sequins ", Raffaella" was much more than what we have seen and heard of her ".

These are the words with which one of the Capuchins of San Giovanni Rotondo, to whom Carrà and also her former companion Japino, were linked by a relationship of friendship, began the homily of the funeral rite at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Campidoglio. .

“Sergio (Japino, ed) underlined his humanity. Humanity is what makes the difference in this world - added the friar - What touches the heart of man is the ability to reach those in front of us, to touch the heart of the other ”.

Humanity "is what makes our lives on this earth more beautiful and richer," he added. “It is the boat on which the son of God in his incarnation chooses to board”.

“Raffaella, go in peace and enjoy a well-deserved rest in the fiesta of heaven”. These are the touching words with which one of the Capuchin friars of San Giovanni Rotondo concluded the homily of the funeral rite for Raffaella Carrà.

“I believe Raffaella leaves us this teaching, this example”, added the Capuchin, “the awareness that with her artistic talent she could give a lot to every person, and that every person is precious and deserving of attention and human respect”.

Someone in these days "underlined her inclusive attitude -he stressed- All those who came into contact with her felt understood and accepted, never a contemptuous judgment but only a welcoming smile that reached the other, only a sincere caress".

The friar then recalled the artist's devotion to Padre Pio. "Almost 20 years ago, when Providence took you to San Giovanni Rotondo, you said 'I am falling in love with Padre Pio' - he said on the altar - Today I like to imagine that he is reserving a surprise for you by favoring reunion with your dear ones, in particular with your mother, and with your brother who your prayers were unable to tear from an untimely death ”. And again: "The dignity and silence with which you wanted to leave us confirms the feeling of great affection, esteem and gratitude that we want to show you today".