“I felt a deep need to express my gratitude, my respect and my desire to strengthen the spiritual bond with the figure that, for me, represents the heart of the Catholic faith,” said Daniel Sanz, who had traveled from Spain.
“Being in the presence of the Pope was a moment of deep emotion and reflection, an opportunity to renew my commitment to those values,” the adolescent told NBC News.
Standing with the group of friends with whom I had made the trip from Madrid, Sanz took accounts of Rosario Blanco around his neck, explaining that “for me, Catholicism is a guide for life. It is a path that invites me to live with humility, responsibility and love for others.”
