January 7, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI
celebrated the Epiphany by taking time to visit the pediatric ward of
Rome's Gemelli
Polyclinico Hospital.
After
visiting the center for spina bifida, he then met with the intensive
care unit for neonatal care.
He
explained the meaning of the Epiphany and the story of the Three
Wisemen to the children. He also thanked the staff at the hospital
for their hard work and offered his prayers for all of them.
Before
leaving, the Pope personally greeted every child and gave each one a
Christmas gift, much to their delight.
AE
CTV
JM
-BN
