Two weeks after the Pope moved the world when he embraced victim of terrible disease, his compassion brings a moment of joy to another disfigured man

Pope Francis paused during his weekly audience to greet disfigured man

Stopped to speak and hug the man who lacked facial features

His actions have touched many across the world and revitalised the Catholic church

But for Pope Francis, comforting this stricken man after today's weekly audience in St Peter's Square was another simple act of compassion.

In scenes strikingly similar to his encounter with the disfigured Vinicio Riva two weeks before, the pontiff first spoke with the worshipper and then put his arms around him, blessing him.

The man's identity is not known, nor are the details of what caused such terrible damage to his face.



Pope Francis may have been sneaking out of the Vatican at night to give money to the poor on the streets of Rome. Here he is pictured after his weekly Papal audience in St. Peter's Square blessing a severely disfigured man Together in prayer: The Pope and the disabled man shared a private moment where Francis I gestured up to the sky Personal connection: Pope Francis leant in to hug and kiss the man and give him his blessing at the end of his audience in the Vatican today However, his delight at spending a few moments in the presence of the leader of the Catholic church can be imagined. Francis, formerly Jorge Bergoglio, only took office eight months ago but his his iconoclastic style has already had a huge impact on the faithful.

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'What will happen to them when I am gone?' Heartbreak of... Share this article Share He has made personal calls to distraught worshippers, invited the homeless to dine at St Peter's Square and washed the feet of young offenders. However, it was a meeting with Mr Riva, who is covered in growths caused by the incurable condition neorofibromatosis, which moved many to tears.

