#PopeFrancis arrives on the popemobile for his general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Meanwhile a Mexican band plays some Latin favorites, including 'Cielito Lindo,' 'La Bamba,' and 'Tequila.'

Pope Francis “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, reported by others,” that is considered vulgar in Italian, the Vatican press office said today. oursundayvisitor.com/italian-outlet…

Pope Francis 'never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, reported by others,' that is considered vulgar in Italian, the Vatican press office said.

Pope to children: Be peacemakers - On May 25, Pope Francis met with some 50,000 children, parents and educators at the Olympic Stadium in Rome to kick off the first World Children's Day.

The day before Memorial Day, I offered Mass and spent the morning at Arlington National Cemetery. If you get away from the crowds it is quite peaceful.

Visited the where my Uncle John and Aunt Anne are interred. Said prayers for all of America’s fallen servicemen and women.

Italian actor, Roberto Benigni closing World Children's Day in St. Peter's Square: When kids play 'war,' they all stop and help as soon as someone gets hurt. So why is it when adults wage war they don't stop as soon as a child gets hurt?

Italian actor, Roberto Benigni, gives closing 'pep talk' for World Children's Day in St. Peter's Square: Seek to be a truly good person & make others happy. Don't wait for the world to take of you, take care of the world, love each other.

On World Children's Day, Pope Francis tailors Mass for youngsters by explaining each moment & using his homily to teach what is the Trinty: God, the father, created us; Jesus saved us; the Holy Spirit accompanies us throughout life, gives us strength, prompts us to do good.

Children take an active part in today's Mass for World Children's Day in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis as they are part of the chorus, altar servers, do the readings.

Children bring Pope Francis gifts, including 2 baskets filled with letters, 5,000+ drawings. Riad from Syria gives pope a photo he took in 2016 when Pope Francis let him fly to Italy on the papal plane from a refugee camp in Lesbos, Greece.

So heartwarming to see Roman Oleksiv meet Pope Francis. This child suffered burns to 45% of his body when #Russia struck #Vinnytsia in July 2022, killing 28 - including his mother - and wounding more than 200. May the world unite to end #Russia ’s #genocide in #Ukraine .

Pope Francis made first kick for a friendly mini-match between kids and retired Italian soccer stars. He signed the ball and jerseys at the first World Children's Day at Rome's Olympic Stadium.

Grandparents, too, are present at the first World's Children's Day, representing the importance of young & old together. 'We aren't fragile, we're strong! We don't want social assistance, we want to be present in society, in our family's lives,' says Italian actor, Lino Banfi.

At first World Children's Day, kids ask pope: how can we make the world a better place? 'Speak kindly, play with others, help others. Do these things & the world will be better.' How to love everyone? 'Start with those who live closest to you & go from there.'

Children representing 5 continents greet Pope Francis. Pope urges the world's children to press ahead with joy. 'Joy is good for the soul.'

Pope Francis arrives at Rome's Olympic Stadium for the first World Children's Day. More than 40,000 children, adults, representing 101 nations, are present for the first day of festivities May 25.

#PopeFrancis 'entrusts to God's mercy all servicemen and women who have died in the service of their country or in international operations to defend peace.'
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Ahead of this afternoon's mega event for #WorldChildrensDay , #PopeFrancis met with a group of children from Ukraine and from Palestine.

#PopeFrancis arriving at the church of St Bernadette.

#PopeFrancis , making another 'School of Prayer' outing, is with about 80 teens and young adults at the parish of St. Bernadette, Holy See Press Office says. The initiative is part of the Year of Prayer in preparation for the Holy Year 2025.