PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids
The kids and Pope Francis released biodegradable balloons into the sky together on July 18, 2024. The Vatican said the message, “You, dear boy, dear girl, are precious in God’s eyes,” was stamped on the balloons “with the hope that the message will reach as many people as possible.” / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jul 18, 2024 / 11:45 am (CNA).
Pope Francis visited the kids participating in the Vatican’s annual summer camp on Thursday morning, answering their questions and releasing biodegradable balloons into the sky.
The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17–July 26 inside Vatican City in a newly-built area with sports facilities and a swimming pool dedicated to St. Joseph.
According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Francis met both the kids and counselors of “Youth Summer at the Vatican” on July 18.
🎥HIGHLIGHTS | Despite intense Roman heat, Pope Francis, as he does every year, made a special visit to the children and staff of the Vatican’s Summer Camp, bringing joy and blessings to the kids of Vatican employees. pic.twitter.com/C6U5MVboKa
— EWTN Vatican (@EWTNVatican) July 18, 2024
The pope answered some of the questions and comments of the children and spoke about the importance of having good family relationships, including with grandparents, the Vatican said, adding that Francis also urged the kids to work for peace, because promoting peace “is the most beautiful thing in life.”
The pontiff and camp attendees then said a prayer together before launching colorful, biodegradable balloons into the air. The Vatican said the message, “You, dear boy, dear girl, are precious in God’s eyes,” was stamped on the balloons “with the hope that the message will reach as many people as possible.”
Earlier in the morning, Pope Francis had met the camp’s benefactors at his Santa Marta residence.
The camp is organized around the 2024 theme of “Knights Errant,” guided by an interpretation of the story of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza from the Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
The camp’s activities include prayer, team sports, swimming and water games, dancing, and creative and educational workshops for ages 5–13.
Started in 2020, the camp is an initiative of the Vatican Governorate in response to the pope’s wish to welcome children to the Vatican in the style of St. John Bosco’s oratories.
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258333/photos-pope-francis-hangs-out-with-vatican-summer-camp-kids
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