The visit comes a few months after the Vatican apologizes for the Pope's reported use of a vulgar Italian slur about gay people in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops
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Pope Francis meets Sister Genevieve Jeanningros and the Community of carousers and circus performers at the Luna Park in Ostia Lido, Italy, July 31, 2024.
In a brief statement, the Vatican said the Pope had met with Sr. Genevieve Jeanningros near a popular roller coaster and circus venue called Luna Park. Jeanningros, a member of the Little Sisters of Jesus congregation, is known for living in a caravan near the park, where she also ministers to the local circus community.
The Vatican did not provide further information about the meeting, but did share images showing Francis blessing a religious statue near some of the roller coasters., Jeanningros said she often comes to the Vatican on Wednesdays to attend the Pope’s weekly audience.
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