These children are from Paris, France. They were able to ride in the popemobile at the start of Pope Francis' General Audience.
LEONARD
Institution Saint Dominique, Paris
One of my friends, who was near the popemobile, wanted to get in and one of the guards picked him up and put him in the popemobile. I also wanted to go, so I waved for them to see me. And they also picked me up and put me in.
They are visiting Rome on a school trip. Seven of them were able to ride around St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis.
A once in a lifetime experience.
LEONARD
Institution Saint Dominique, Paris
We shook hands with him and he touched me here.
He's a very important person for the Catholic faith. I'm not a practicing Catholic, but still it's amazing.
They will return to Paris ahead of their confirmation and they say this impromptu meeting with the Pope has calmed their nerves and encouraged them to keep moving forward.
SO
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