Francisco got caught in a lift for 25 minutes and was rescued by firefighters | Chronic

Pope Francisco He revealed that he was stuck for about 25 minutes in the elevator of the Apostolic Palace while he was heading to the window where the Angelus prays every Sunday and where the firefighters had to intervene.

The incident brought up the pope within 10 minutes after noon, when he was punctually giving a little catechesis and praying to the Angelus before the faithful concentrated on St. Peter's Square.

Before starting, he apologized for the delay and explained with a smile that he had been stuck in the elevator for 25 minutes. So they had to call the fire department. EFE Agency.

"There was a drop in electricity and I was stuck in the elevator.Then the fire department arrived and after 25 minutes of work, I was able to leave." Applause to firefighters "he stressed.

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After the traditional prayer, the Pope recalled that the Church is celebrating the Day of Prayer for the Protection of Creation and asked "a more sustainable personal and family way of life" as well as the "taking responsibility before the cry of the Earth".

He also requested prayers on the occasion of his next trip to Madagascar, Mozambique and Mauritius, between 4 and 10 September, so that this visit "may have the desired fruits".