Rome, 17 December (LaPresse) – Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit to the Paul VI Hall before the General Audience in St. Peter's Square to greet some of the faithful, mostly disabled and sick people, who were going to attend the audience. "Good morning, everyone, good morning, welcome. I offer a brief greeting and blessing to each of you on this day, which we wanted to protect you from the cold. It is not raining, so perhaps you are a little more comfortable. Afterwards, you can follow the audience on the screen or, if you wish, you can leave,‘ said the Pontiff. ’Let us take advantage of this small, more personal meeting to greet you and offer you the Lord's blessing. With Christmas now approaching, we ask the Lord that the joy of this season may accompany you, together with your families and loved ones, and that you may always be in the Lord's hands, with the trust and love that only God can give us,‘ added Leo XIV, before imparting his blessing and concluding with a warm ’Best wishes to all."