It was a simple but intense celebration. The Pope baptized 21 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel.
Among the children baptized was also the son of one of those responsible for the pope's personal security.
The pope gave this brief message.
POPE FRANCIS
We continue this ceremony of the baptism of your children… we ask the Lord that they will grow in faith a true humanity, the joy of family.
Francis often asks parents to remind their children of the date of baptism and even to celebrate it. Because it is like the birthday of entry into the Church.
