Despite not having any public meetings scheduled during the month of July, Pope Francis met with children from the summer camp, 'Estate ragazzi in Vaticano.' And they greeted him with song.
Some of the children brought the Pope gifts including bracelets, a necklace and a poster.
During the meeting, Pope Francis responded to the different questions the children asked him, including who his superheroes are. And the Pope responded with a unique answer.
I don't know if you all will share the idea that I will have. Do you know who my superheroes are? Grandparents. Because they built a family and then they grew older. But grandparents are wise. And that is why it is important that you all talk with your grandparents. Do you speak with your grandparents or not? I don't understand.
-Yes!
This message comes just 5 days before World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which the Pope started in 2021.
He also encouraged the campers to express their gratitude to their parents and to have a healthy relationship with the digital world.
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