Children bring a “Hug of Hope” to Pope Francis outside Gemelli hospital

Record ID: 1983913

  • Title: Children bring a “Hug of Hope” to Pope Francis outside Gemelli hospital
  • Date: 16th March 2025
  • Summary: ROME, ITALY (MARCH 16, 2025) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF CHILDREN OF THE PONTIFICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY GATHERED BY THE STATUE OF LATE PAUL JOHN PAUL II TO PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS IN FRONT OF GEMELLI HOSPITAL VARIOUS OF BANNERS AND DRAWINGS CHILDREN PREPARED FOR POPE FRANCIS PRESIDENT OF THE PONTIFICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY FATHER ENZO FORTUNATO
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  • Keywords: FRANCIS HOSPITAL POPE
  • Location: ROME, ITALY
  • City: ROME, ITALY
  • Country: Italy
  • Topics: Europe,Religion/Belief,Society/Social Issues
  • Reuters ID: LVA001915916032025RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: A wave of tenderness swept through the courtyard of Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday (March 16) as children arrived to offer a symbolic "hug of hope" to Pope Francis, who has been recovering in hospital for a month.
    The young delegation, representing a wide array of schools and associations, brought with them drawings, prayers, and messages wishing the Pope a speedy recovery.
    The heartfelt initiative was led by Father Enzo Fortunato, president of the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day.
    (Production: Veronica Altimari, Christine Uyanik, Roberto Mignucci, Lavinia Sdoga)
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