While representatives from more than 80 countries addressed the pope, a little boy walked onto the stage to say hello.
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Pope Francis was visibly amused when the child stayed on the stage instead of returning to his seat on the steps.
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He refused to leave the pope’s side, even at the encouragement of several cardinals.
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When the representatives came forward to greet the pope, the little boy was initially not amused.
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But then he realized what was going on and decided to help out.
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When Pope Francis began his speech, an aide attempted once again to make the child return to his seat.
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The little boy refused, wrapping his arms around the pope in a tight hug.
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Pope Francis didn’t seem to mind.
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In fact, he seated the boy on his chair before resuming his speech.
Love. Kid runs on stage during @Pontifex speech, hugs him, Pope sits him on his chair to continue the speech.
PEG@pegobry
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Luke 18:16: “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
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