VOICED : Favela acoge al papa de los pobres

In Varginha, a favela in Rio de Janeiro, the community eagerly awaited the visit of Pope Francis, known as the Pope of the Poor. Despite the rain, the faithful showed perseverance, waiting for hours to see him. Maria Lucia, a local, prepared to welcome the Pope with homemade treats, although time only allowed for a blessing. The community adorned itself with Argentine flags in honor of the first Latin American Pope. The Pope blessed a church under construction and interacted with locals on a football field, leaving a lasting impression captured by many on their phones.

What was the general atmosphere in Varginha as they awaited the Pope's visit?

• Confused and disorganized

• Fearful and anxious

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Excited and faithful

What challenge did the faithful face while waiting for Pope Francis?

• Extreme heat

• Heavy rain

• Lack of security

• Traffic congestion

How did Maria Lucia prepare for the Pope's visit?

• By organizing a community event

• By preparing coffee and homemade cake

• By decorating the church

• By writing a letter to the Pope

What symbol was used to honor Pope Francis in the community?

• Brazilian flags

• Argentine flags

• Vatican flags

• Peace banners

What did Pope Francis do during his visit to the community?

• He blessed the altar of a church under construction

• He inaugurated a new school

• He gave a public speech in the city center

• He held a mass in the church