Pope Francis chuckles as boy climbs on stage and interrupts speech

A boy broke through security, clambered on to the stage and pulled the sleeve of a Swiss guard on the podium metres from the pontiff while he was speaking in the Vatican audience hall.

'Leave him, leave him to play here,' the pope said as the child, who he said was speech-impaired, rolled around in front of him on the carpet. As the weekly audience continued, the child was allowed to keep roaming around the podium.

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[kikimbrown]

0:05 When you realize the child is more interested at the Swiss guard than the Pope

[KiraLawliet]

This boy literally upstaged the freaking Pope.

[ptolemaicfoxxo]

This kid is going to grow up and realize he met the pope as a child
Absolute legend

[rubenfranzen]

The pope first jokes about himself, then compliments the kid and comforts his mother. Shows a kind heart in an intelligent man.

[tecrubio]

Traslation for non spanish natives:
*"How is your name?"*
*"If he wants to play around here let him"*

[huypham-wypn]

The guard looked like a gigantic colorful candy stick.

[MrZakatista]

"The boy cannot speak, he is mute. But he knows how to communicate."

[kadambariprasad]

I’m not Christian but this Pope really is a man of deep wisdom to learn so profoundly from every moment. I’m glad I got to learn this from him today. Much respect!

[mangofett]

Those were really wise words and a very mature response from him.

[happygolucky]

0:32 He is Argentinian, undisciplined.... lol

[sahasmethmina]

I am a Buddhist but I really admire Pope is so kind...🤗🤗🤗🤗 Whenever my Christian friends talk about him I keep listening happily.😊😊😊😊

[ReneeStevens]

Matthew 19:14
Jesus said,  “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

[sabrinanascimento]

The Swiss Guard looks like a jar of Goober Peanut butter and jelly. My favorite as a kid.

[DCardoso]

Props to that Swiss guard for keeping professionalism

[roberthamilton]

This is so, so, beautiful, The Holy Pope is right it is the children that teach us all.

[kmgonzales]

How times have changed. If I did this with our local parish priest when I was a kid I would be punished horribly.

Such an adorable scene.

[hih]

For those who don't know: Pope Francis is Argentine, not Italian

[MrsKimchula]

Brought tears to my eyes. My son is on the spectrum but it’s fortunate enough to have the power or speech. Still he is often looked at by many as strange in his wandering and often doesn’t respond when spoken too. Warms my heart to see and hear such acceptance.

[chrisretro]

Why does the Swiss Gaurd always remind me of PB & J

[Cjnw]

Half of the hallway is in Italy, and the other half in Vatican City