Holy Father Pope Francis while addressing the members of Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Foundation encouraged them to pursue their work which is aimed at helping children in various situations of need. The main purpose of the foundation is the worldwide improvement of humane living conditions for children through program areas that include health, care, education and emergency aid.

As reported by news.va, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “I encourage you to pursue your work in the conviction that God’s tender love can be seen in a particular way on the face of innocent children in need of care and support and may the Lord reward you with his many gifts.”

His Holiness concluded his addressing by asking their prayers for his mission in the service of the Church and imparted his Apostolic Blessings to the members of the foundation.