APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO RIO DE JANEIRO
ON THE OCCASION OF THE XXVIII WORLD YOUTH DAY

CEREMONY OF BLESSING THE OLYMPIC FLAGS

WORDS OF HOLY FATHER FRANCIS

Town Hall of Rio de Janeiro
Thursday, 25 July 2013

We have just blessed the flags and the religious images. Good morning to everyone! Many thanks for being here at this time, and now, with all my heart, I give my Blessing to all of you, to your families, to your friends, to the district, to everyone.

(Blessing)

And pray for me!