Rome, 2 April (LaPresse) – "“Freedom does not consist in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought to do.” On 2 April 2005, John Paul II passed away. He was the Pope I grew up with. I was fortunate enough to meet him, and one thing struck me more than anything else: his gaze. And that quiet strength of someone who knows how to point the way without imposing it. Ultimately, what he taught is as simple as it is powerful: freedom is not about choosing what suits us, or what is most convenient. It is about having the courage to do what one believes is right. Even when it comes at a cost. Even when it is not the easiest path. It is a lesson that comes back to us every time we need to stay the course. With seriousness, without taking shortcuts. Twenty-one years on, his example continues to speak to us. Not only in faith, but in the way we face today’s challenges, with even greater courage and responsibility.” So writes Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on social media.