What did Pope Francis hand out to kids at the National Stadium?

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Julia Yee | September 16, 2024, 11:30 AM

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When Pope Francis arrived at the National Stadium on Sep. 12 to deliver Singapore's first papal mass since 1986, he gave the children in attendance special gifts.

Riding around on a white buggy, the Pope blessed children and infants while handing out rosaries.

He also gave them chocolates.

Image via Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore/YouTube

Image via Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore/YouTube

A rosary is commonly used to help people keep count of their prayers.

The ones received by kids that day were unique not just because they had been given by the Pope himself, but also because they bore the Vatican City coat of arms.

How the rosaries look

Each rosary had 59 beads as usual with a crucifix at the end.

Photo via Mothership reader

The Vatican City coat of arms was imprinted at the part commonly known as the "heart" of the rosary.

Photos via Mothership reader

Mothership understands that girls received their rosaries in red pouches while boys were handed green pouches.

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