Interviewer: Sri Chinmoy, in your work for world peace, you have met with numerous world leaders. You recently met with the Pope, I understand, in Rome. What was it like meeting the Pope?

Sri Chinmoy: It was a most significant experience in my life. This is the second time that I have had the golden opportunity to meet with this present Pope. His heart is all affection and compassion and he has given me a blessingful message: “God bless you and all your divine activities.” I cherish in the inmost recesses of my heart his affection, compassion and feeling of oneness.