Pope Leo XIV rushed to help a man who fainted at Wednesday’s General Audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. A video shows the pope walking down the steps of St. Peter’s Square toward a man sitting in a chair, surrounded by others. The man was later identified as Father Diego Semeraro, a priest from Puglia who traveled to Rome with his brother, Father Franco Semeraro, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Father Franco’s ordination. Father Franco reported that after standing in the sun for three hours, his brother felt faint and collapsed. Pope Leo XIV was the first to approach the men and offer help. The men were moved by the pope’s offer of help, which Father Franco described as extraordinary. Father Diego received a handshake and a rosary from the pope. He was later examined in the emergency room and is experiencing no related health issues.
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