Despite one’s limitation or disabilities, each of us are unique in our own ways and knowing and believing that God loves us and has a plan for every one of us, is what matters more than anything else.
That was the message from Pope Francis this afternoon at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby city when he met with little children supported by the Callan Services of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The Pope when responding to questions from three children supported by Callan Services, who had audience with the Pope, said God knows each of our struggles and we all should focus on what he has planned for us and His undying love for humanity. Which was the reason why Jesus died for us on the cross.
The children then performed for the Pope, presented gifts and the Pope also presented them with gifts as well.
Towards the end of his visit at the all- girls institution, Pope Francis then took the time to go say hello to everyone in the school hall, visiting the kids, the families and laying his hand and blessing little children and babies that their parents brought to see the Pope.
Meantime, the school received the Pope with very high spirits, lining along the driveway into the school with the PNG flag and the Vatican flag in hand. Some were in their school uniforms while others in traditional attire, representing all four regions of the country.
There were also traditional dancers from Manus, the Central province and West New Britain performing to welcome Pope Francis.
The school’s teachers and administration staff where also fully present to coordinate the welcoming ceremony and the receiving of the Pope.
Pope Francis after arriving at the school, also took time to visit the students and traditional dancers outside before heading into the school hall to meet the children.
The Pope after the event at Caritas Technical Secondary School, departed for the Don Bosco Technical Institute, which is just on the other side of the school.