5-Year-Old Breaks Security Lines to Deliver Letter to Pope

Sophie Cruz,5, with her father Raùl, has memorized a message about her family for @Pontifex in English and Spanish

— Lauren Gambino (@LGamGam) September 23, 2015

Five-year-old Sophie Cruz broke through security barriers in Washington, DC, on September 24 to deliver a letter and a t-shirt to Pope Francis. In this footage, Cruz is seen being held back by security before the pontiff beckons her towards his popemobile, blessing her and receiving her letter. She then returns to her family, where her father greets her with a warm embrace... Continue reading