The 'Baby Pope' Moment: Mom and Daughter Recall Meeting Pope Francis in Philadelphia

Unforgettable Encounter with Pope Francis

• 👶 A four-month-old baby girl, dressed as Pope Francis, captured the pontiff's attention during his 2015 US visit.
• 💖 The Pope was charmed by the 'mini me' and had a security guard bring the baby, Quinn, over for a blessing and a kiss.
• 🌟 This heartwarming moment, which made the world smile, occurred during the Pope's stop in Philadelphia.

A Cherished Memory

• 👧 Quinn, now 9 years old, reflects on the experience, feeling lucky and nice to have met and been blessed by the Pope.
• 📚 The family treasures a published photo book featuring the iconic moment, with Pope Francis smiling as he kissed baby Quinn.
• 🕊️ Her mother, Dana Madden, remembers the Pope as an inspiration who spent his life caring for others, a sentiment shared during this time of mourning.

Pope Francis' Historic US Visit

• 🇺🇸 Pope Francis' 2015 visit to the US was historic, marking his first time addressing a joint session of Congress.
• 🗽 His tour included stops in New York City, where he drew large crowds in Central Park and visited the 9/11 memorial.
• 🌟 The Philadelphia leg of the visit was met with joyous crowds, culminating in the memorable 'Baby Pope' encounter.