- Title: Tango dancers bring healing rhythm to Pope Francis
- Date: 16th March 2025
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) TANGO DANCER, DAIANA GUSPERO, SAYING: "I care about him very much, I’m very religious, I had the fortune of dancing for him, and I know that tango is very important in his life — he loves it deeply. So I thought, why not gather all the tango dancers who are here in Rome and come to dance — a prayer in motion for him, to send him our energy." RED ROSE
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- Keywords: FRANCIS GEMELLI HOSPITAL POPE TANGO
- Location: ROME, ITALY
- City: ROME, ITALY
- Country: Italy
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Europe
- Reuters ID: LVA002916016032025RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: A swirl of tango dancers brought rhythm and devotion outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday (March 16) as a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis who is recovering from recent treatment.
Performers danced to the soulful sound of accordion music, turning the square into a stage of prayer and motion. Among the crowd, red roses adorned clothing — a nod to the Pope’s Argentine roots and his well-known affection for tango.
For many, the performance was both a gesture of support and a spiritual offering. One dancer described the event as a way to send energy and love to the Pope through movement. An actor who joined the gathering said the experience deepened his sense of faith and human connection.
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