Child's Prayer to Pope Leo XIV

Child's Prayer to Pope Leo XIV

A child in Córdoba, Argentina, pleads for blessings for his family with Pope Leo XIV.

“Bendecime a mí y mi familia”

Pope Leo XIV's Response

Pope Leo XIV blessed the child's family and said, 'The sincere prayer of a child reaches directly to God's heart; never stop praying with that pure faith.'

“La oración sincera de un niño llega directamente al corazón de dios; nunca dejen de pedir con esa fe pura”

Public Reaction

The encounter went viral on social media and international media, becoming one of the most notable moments of Pope Leo XIV's visit.