This is how they greeted Pope Francis.
This is the group of flagbearers and musicians from Foligno. It's a medieval arts group that conserves artistic tradition.
MATTEO
Flagbearer
“It was a very special moment: to see Pope Francis and to be seen as a flagbearer for him.”
STEFANO COLTORTI
Flagbearer
“We are very excited- it's a great honor to be so close to the pope. It's also a great honor to perform in St. Peter's Square.”
The flagbearers originated at the end of the 14th century to announce periods of war, but today, they celebrate the music of drums and trumpets.
LEONARDO
Flagbearer
“We are a group of 33 people. We wear Baroque costumes and show folkloric traditions of Foligno.”
It's a picturesque and important cultural tradition that brightened St. Peter's Square for the pope and all those around.
Daniel Díaz Vizzi
Translated: Rachel Dobrzynski
