Pope Francis on Monday hosted an international summit on the rights of the child, lamenting the millions who daily endure war, poverty, abuse, exploitation, depression and a lack of hope for the future. The February 3 summit, held in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace and titled, ‘Love them and protect them’, featured…
Pope leads global summit on defending children’s rights
Queen Rania of Jordan (left) signs a document during the world leaders’ summit on children’s rights at the Vatican, February 3, 2025. Sitting and looking on are Pope Francis (centre) and former US Vice President Al Gore, right. Standing from left to right are: Angelo Chiorazzo, founder of the ‘Auxilium’ social cooperative; Franciscan Frr Enzo Fortunato, president of the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children; and Aldo Cagnoli, vice president of the same committee. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media