As 150 homeless people tour Sistine Chapel, Pope greets each individual

March 26, 2015

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance to greet the 150 homeless people who were given a special tour of the Sistine Chapel on March 26.

The Pope greeted each of the guests individually, and asked for their prayers. “I’m in need of prayers by people like you,” he said.

 

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Further information:

• Surprise! Pope Francis pops in to say hi to the homeless touring the Sistine Chapel (Crux)
• Homeless to tour Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums (CWN, 3/25)