Pope Francis leads prayer to end isolation, stigma of autism
- 10 years ago
A warm welcome for Pope Francis... as he greets healthcare workers and their families.
Hundreds of parents and children affected by autism pack the Vatican audience hall, as the Pope addresses a healthcare conference.
Taking center stage, the Pontiff calls for the breakdown of stigma often associated with autism.
(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:
(PART AUDIO OVERLAID ON SHOT 8) "Everyone should be committed to promoting acceptance, encounter and solidarity through concrete support and by encouraging renewed hope. In this way we can contribute to breaking down the isolation and, in many cases, the stigma that burdens people affected with autism spectrum disorders, and just as often their families."
The three-day healthcare conference brought together 650 experts from 57 countries.
(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS, SAYING:
"Now, all together, let us pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary for all health care workers, for the sick, and then rec
Hundreds of parents and children affected by autism pack the Vatican audience hall, as the Pope addresses a healthcare conference.
Taking center stage, the Pontiff calls for the breakdown of stigma often associated with autism.
(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:
(PART AUDIO OVERLAID ON SHOT 8) "Everyone should be committed to promoting acceptance, encounter and solidarity through concrete support and by encouraging renewed hope. In this way we can contribute to breaking down the isolation and, in many cases, the stigma that burdens people affected with autism spectrum disorders, and just as often their families."
The three-day healthcare conference brought together 650 experts from 57 countries.
(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS, SAYING:
"Now, all together, let us pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary for all health care workers, for the sick, and then rec