Art show in Argentina invites you to pray for Pope Francis

With the title “Recess for me”, an art show in the city of La Plata (Argentina) invites you to travel the pontificate of Pope Francis and ask for his speedy recovery.

The initiative adds to the different Prayer orders for the health of Pope Franciswho since February 14 You are admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospitalwho came with a painting of bronchitis, a situation that has been complex.

The last medical parts revealed that the Holy Father suffers bilateral pneumonia, and an initial and mild renal failure, so it is under pharmacological treatment.

The art show is organized by the Cathedral Foundation of La Plata, and consists of a series of paintings made by the Argentine artist Mercedes Fariña, inspired by the figure and devotions of Pope Francis.

These are nine great magnitude, accompanied by allusive documentary material, which will be exposed in the main hall of the Ecclesiastical Museum, located below the local cathedral, one of the most imposing Catholic temples in the country.

The author of the paintings became popular by assuming Pope Francis, for being her work one of the first to portray the Holy Father, who was her neighbor in the neighborhood of Flores, in the city of Buenos Aires.

His works were also recognized by the Pontifical Council of Culture, which highlighted the importance of their work to lead people towards faith.

The artist also has the recognition of the Vatican State Secretariat and Pope Francis himself, who through letters thanked her the first portrait in her honor, congratulated her for her talent and invited her to pray and pray for him. In addition, in October 2013, Fariña was able to give one of her paintings to the Pope.

Those who wish to visit the exhibition may do so from Tuesday, February 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Ecclesiastical Museum (Calle 14 E/ 51 and 53).