St. Francis of Assisi is often depicted with birds. Lots of them.
No wonder a seagull came to visit the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, just when the new Pope was about to be elected.
Last Sunday, as Pope Francis greeted the faithful from the central lodge of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, a gust of wind blew onto his mantel resulting in these holier-than-thou images.
Italian Cardinal Agostino Vallini helps with a smile
How can you not love him??
P.S. Isn’t this cutest?
