James O'Reilly
One of the best moment of the day came before the large Mass at the Basilica of Mongomo, where Pope Leo approached a group of children who were waiting for him with several colorful balloons arranged in the shape of a rosary.
Then, in a synchronized effort, the pope and the children released the balloon Rosary into the air. The balloons rose slowly, creating a moment of shared joy, contrasting with the more solemn tone of the official events.
