Surprise! Pope Francis pops in to say hi to the homeless touring the Sistine Chapel

[gilliam]

A group of homeless people invited for a private tour of the Sistine Chapel received a surprise Thursday: Pope Francis himself stopped by to say hello.

“Welcome. This is everyone’s house, and your house. The doors are always open for all,” the pope told those gathered.

Reporters and cameras were barred from the event, but, according to a Vatican press statement, the pope greeted each homeless man and woman individually, and then asked for prayers before he left.

“Pray for me. I’m in need of prayers by people like you,” he said.

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[canis73]

A group of homeless people invited for a private tour of the Sistine Chapel received a surprise Thursday: Pope Francis himself stopped by to say hello.

“Welcome. This is everyone’s house, and your house. The doors are always open for all,” the pope told those gathered.

Reporters and cameras were barred from the event, but, according to a Vatican press statement, the pope greeted each homeless man and woman individually, and then asked for prayers before he left.

“Pray for me. I’m in need of prayers by people like you,” he said.

cruxnow.com/church/2015/03/26/surprise-pope-francis-pops-in-to-say-hi-to-the-homeless-touring-the-sistine-chapel/

So nice.
“…Reporters and cameras were barred from the event…” Couldn´t help to chuckle when I thought on how a politician would have handled that scenario.

 

[Catholic_Press]

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance to greet the 150 homeless people who were given a special tour of the Sistine Chapel on March 26.The Pope greeted each of the guests …

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[Exiled_Child]

Fantastic article.

 

[pianistclare]

Yes, lovely.
However, I can’t help but think that past Popes likely have similar stories that we never hear. I recall the story about Pope St. John Paul II in his garden, meeting the gardener for the first time.
Why are people always amazed that the Pontiff is a real person, and holy?
At any rate, thanks for posting it.

 

[Neofight]

Yes, a wonderful story.

So, what do we do with in?

Well, I know within minutes of stepping of the train in about a half hour I will encounter more than a few homeless people.

I will attempt a smile and kind word for each of them, instead of walking around them, or staring through them, and pretending like they aren’t there.

Peace and all good!

 

[pianistclare]

Yes, a wonderful story.

So, what do we do with in?

Well, I know within minutes of stepping of the train in about a half hour I will encounter more than a few homeless people.

I will attempt a smile and kind word for each of them, instead of walking around them, or staring through them, and pretending like they aren’t there.

Peace and all good!

 

[ProVobis]

However, I can’t help but think that past Popes likely have similar stories that we never hear.

One would think so. As well as many monasteries, convents, and other churches, especially in the colder climates.