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Boy wanders onto stage with Pope Francis

As Pope Francis spoke during a Vatican celebration of families, a young boy wandered onto the stage in St. Peter's Square.

As Pope Francis spoke during a Vatican celebration of families, a young boy wandered onto the stage in St. Peter’s Square.  (Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press)

As Pope Francis spoke during a Vatican celebration of families Saturday, a young boy wandered onto the stage in St. Peter’s Square.

Boy joins Pope Francis onstage

As Pope Francis speaks in St. Peter’s Square, a boy who wandered onstage moves the pontiff’s microphone.  (Tiziana Fabi / AFP/Getty Images)

Boy joins Pope Francis onstage

A boy looks up at Pope Francis as he delivers his speech. Several cardinals reportedly tried to coax the boy off the stage with candy to no avail.  (Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press)

Boy joins Pope Francis onstage

Pope Francis gives his visitor a pat on the head.  (Tiziana Fabi / AFP/Getty Images)

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