He Pope Francisco signed a call this wednesday “Shovel of Solidarity”A paddle racket What there will be an auction To raise funds for Santa Marta Children’s Hospital in the Vatican to support the service 500 poor families with small children.

THE “SHOVEL OF SOLIDARITY” SIGNED BY POPE FRANCIS TO SUPPORT 500 POOR FAMILIES.

This morning, the Pope received and supported the supporters of the solidarity initiative, FIP President Luigi Carraro and Athletica Vaticano director Turco, along with Delfina Brea. pic.twitter.com/cNge3sO4n7

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The pontiff met with supporters of this initiative, organized by International Padel Federation (FIP) and by Vatican Athletics, official multisport association of the Holy See, at a general audience held this Wednesday in Vatican St. Peter’s Square.

Benefits of Selling a Spade Signed by the Pope fully dedicated to Santa Marta Hospitala center that accepts poor families with children and guarantees free specialized visits.

Argentine padel player Delphine Brearanked second in the world with her team at the age of 23, said she had never experienced such emotions, according to a joint statement from the promoters.

“I have never experienced such strong emotions. I was baptized by Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires. If someone told me that one day I would meet him again in the Vatican thanks to paddle tennis, how would I believe him? – he said.

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Second, the concentration of Delfina Brea, our number 7 in the world ranking

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“Instead of it really happened and doing something beautiful like this help children who are unlucky in life and that I hope they receive it as soon as possible. Helping them is not a duty, but a privilege.“, – added the player, number 18 in the ranking Padel World Tour.

IFJ President, Italian Luigi Carraroalso expressed his joy at the initiative.

“Sport is a metaphor for life, and if By assembling this shovel, we can improve the lives of families. which supports the Vatican Children’s Hospital “Santa Marta”. we will win, without a doubt, the most beautiful and important trophy in the world“, he assured.

Also at the meeting with the Pope was the president of the Spanish brand Bullpadel, Alfredo Penalver; Roman artist who created the racket Barbara Salvucci; director of Athletic Vatican, Alessandra Turco; and President of the American Padel Federation, Diego Millerrepresenting the federations of the Americas.

(According to information from EFE)