Rome Art Program’s Papal June 14th Audience Blessing – Rome, Vatican
Last Wednesday morning was the beginning of another warm day here in Rome. As we made our way down Via Ottaviano, crowds of people were already scattered on the pavement. We met the rest of the group at the Vatican Post Office, making our way towards the security check points. Once inside the square, it was amazing to feel a sudden emptiness, especially knowing there were thousands of people in the expansive meeting place. Our group slowly made its way towards the growing crowds at the front of the square.
As the Pope rounded the bend not 15 feet (4 metres) in front of us on his Popemobile, Nick Curnow, our Alumni Mentor for the 2017 session, took one single photo on a polaroid camera. This image captures every ounch of excitement felt in that very moment. You could hear the cheers as the Pope made his way twice around the piazza, and finally took his place on stage to begin his proceedings. This experience will always be remembered (as it tied together my first time seeing the Pope) and the Program that has made it all possible.
Amber Martin – Program Manager of the Rome Art Program
Instagram video taken by Amber on the day of the Papal Audience, where you can hear the statement “Participants in the Rome Art Program.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BVYI25pluLp/
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