Pope Francis made a visit to a favored nun, and the circus group she lives among, who regularly brings transgender groups to meet the Pontiff during his weekly audiences.
In a statement issued to the Vatican press corps July 31, news of the Pope’s visit to Sister Geneviève Jeanningros in the Roman coastal town of Ostia was announced:
Today, July 31, Pope Francis left the Vatican and arrived in Ostia at 3 p.m. to visit Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, Little Sister of Jesus, and the community of carnies and circus performers at the Luna Park in Ostia Lido.
The Holy Father blessed a statue of Our Lady Patroness of the Traveling Show and Circus and greeted the families and children present.
Footage of the event was subsequently posted online by Vatican News’ social media portals, showing Pope Francis seated alongside Sr. Jeanningros greeting the members of the circus troupe and watching various performances that they staged for him.
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