The party had a cake, a circus and a surprise musical performance, performed by the Brazilian Mary Rodrigues
the Brazilian violinist Mary Rodriguezwho lives in Rome, Italy, paid tribute to Pope francesco during his 86th birthday on Saturday 17th, but the party was held on Sunday 18th.
The pope, who is said to be a huge soccer fan, received another gift over the weekend: Argentina’s victory at the World Cup in Qatar. The religious leader even blessed a national team shirt before one of the World Cup matches.
The Brazilian was selected to play during the celebration, which also included a cake and a circus show. Maria’s music came as a surprise to the pontiff.
The homage began with Francis surrounded by the children of the Casa Santa Marta social project, linked to the popes since Pius XI, one hundred years ago. The Pope took the opportunity to remember the children of Ukraine and those who suffer from war.
The violinist appeared on the roof of a scenic house, in front of the Pope, and played a song that spoke of peace and a better world.
TO Fantasticfrom Globe TVMary said she had to prepare for the presentation a month ahead and that she’s been training a lot for the big moment. You participated in a selection made by the Vatican.
Mary is from São Paulo, from the city of Lorraine, and was raised in Americana, in a Catholic family. She has been playing the violin since she was 15 and studied at the conservatory while she studied computer science. For her, the emotion of playing at the Pope’s birthday was great. “The ability he has to demonstrate the importance of respecting differences, it is important that we have this tolerance,” said the violinist.
He lived in Italy for six years and has accompanied orchestras, played in churches and also works playing music during marriage proposals and in restaurants. “We see the sparkle in people’s eyes when we participate in these moments,” she told the Fantastic🇧🇷
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