Pope Leo’s Kindness with Children is Winning Over the Public

A little girl slipped past Vatican security. What happened next showed the world Pope Leo’s true heart.

This Sunday at Mass in St. Peter’s Square, a moment of pure joy went viral. A little girl slipped past Vatican security and dashed toward Pope Leo XIV, arms outstretched.

Gasps turned into cheers as the Holy Father signaled the guards to stand down and knelt to greet his tiny visitor. The child’s giggles echoed across the Square while Leo’s face glowed w…