7 Fun Facts for Kids about Pope Francis
Pope Francis’s visit to the US is all over the news! He made his way through Washington D.C and is in NYC today. His next stop? Philadelphia.Here are some of his more notable quotes from his visit:
Here are some of his more notable quotes from his visit:
“[Man] possesses a body shaped by physical, chemical and biological elements, and can only survive and develop if the ecological environment is favorable. Any harm done to the environment, therefore, is harm done to humanity.”
“We must resolve now to live as nobly and as justly as possible, as we educated new generations not to turn their back on our ‘neighbors’ and everything around us.”
“In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities.”
“The right use of natural resources, the proper application of technology and the harnessing of the spirit of enterprise are essential elements of an economy which seeks to be modern, inclusive and sustainable.”
Photo by Dave Yoder/National Geographic – Pope Francis talks with the prefect of the papal household, Archbishop Georg Gänswein. The pontiff’s blue Ford Focus is visible behind him.
Here are 5 Fun Facts about Pope Francis from our friends at National Geographic KIDS!
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