Amoris Laetitia - the accompanying note

This morning in the Holy See Press Centre, a Press Conference was held to present the text of the Holy Father's most recent Apostolic Exhortation entitled Amoris Laetitia: On Love of Family.

Copies of the Holy Father's document, which represents the result of conversations which were held in preparation for and during the two gatherings of the Synod of Bishops (in October 2014 and in October 2015) were released as of noon local time today in Rome.

Along with copies which have been distributed to the Bishops of the world, the Holy Father attached a hand-written note (pictured above) which translates:

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JHS

The Vatican, 8 April 2016

Dear brother: 

Invoking the care of the Holy Family of Nazareth, I am happy to send you my exhortation "Amoris laetitia" for the good of all the families and persons, young and old, entrusted to your pastoral ministry. 

United in the Lord Jesus, with Mary and Joseph, please do not forget to pray for me.
Franciscus