An atypical scene at the Benedict XVI Great Hall in the Pontifical Urban University. <\/p>\n
Song and dance before a meeting between Pope Francis and the Scholas Occurrentes educational project, which has recently become an International Pontifical Movement. <\/p>\n
The event brought students from across the Americas and Europe participating in the Laudato Si' school to develop social and ecological projects in their home communities.<\/p>\n
Also in attendance were some very special guests. <\/p>\n
Mr. Bono!<\/p>\n
Pope Francis was wheeled into the room to great applause, and listened to a performance from the students before responding to their questions on caring for the environment, including one from Bono, who referenced the role of women in combating poverty. <\/p>\n
I would like to ask His Holiness if he thinks that women and girls play the same powerful role in tackling the climate crisis. <\/p>\n
In the common saying we usually talk about Mother Earth, not Father Earth.<\/p>\n
As an example of innovative ecological projects, an inventor showed a device he created to filter water without electricity. <\/p>\n
And surprising the crowd, even Pope Francis took a sip. <\/p>\n
Oh my God! <\/p>\n
Before closing the meeting, more special guests came out from the crowd to meet the Pope.<\/p>\n
Welcome! <\/p>\n
Soccer superstars Dani Alvez, Maxi Rodriguez, and Ronaldinho shook the Pope's hand and presented a video message promoting an upcoming friendly soccer match for peace. The video featured iconic players from around the world, among them, the late soccer legend Diego Maradona. <\/p>\n
I want everyone in the Olympic Stadium to enjoy the match for peace. <\/p>\n
They then gave the Pope the number ten shirt to play alongside them in Rome's Olympic Stadium on October 10.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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