Vatican: The pope surprises the bride and groom by celebrating their wedding

He is a member of the Swiss Guard, she works at the Museum of the Holy See

Vatican City, July 16, 2018 (Ecclesia) – The Pope surprised the

According to the Vatican News portal, the episode was produced last Saturday, July 14, with "Francisco appearing in an unannounced way to bless this union."

Father Renato dos Santos , one of the priests who attended the ceremony in a church outside the Vatican City, points out that "neither the bride and groom had this surprise."

"When Francis entered the sacristy to prepare the celebration, the Brazilian priest found himself "in front of a smiling Pope, sitting waiting for him. "

" And Francis took matters into his own hands, said the priest that "never in life imagined that he would meet Francis in the sacristy."

"He came as a true parish priest who takes care of his sheep in the community. "

With regard to the homily that Francis left to the bride and groom and the guests, Father Renato dos Santos considers that it sums up above all else" the way which the Pope values ​​marriage, and carries it into his heart. "

" Francis has immense love for this sacrament, which helps to found the family and wants to put God in the center. "

About the new couple , Luca Elia Maria, has joined the body of the Swiss Guard, which oversees the security of the Pope and the Vatican, while the bride, Leticia Vera, works at the Vatican Museum.

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