Patients at the Vatican Children's Hospital created a painting for Pope Leo.

The depiction illustrates Pope Leo donning spectacles and bearing a rucksack inscribed with the term “Vangelo” (Gospel), poised to commence a journey alongside the children.

Children's creation of blocks serves as an example of how they can build new or unique things while conveying emotional support for the Pope's trips to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea and thereby become positive builders of peace.

An explanation of the symbolic meaning of this image as well as its importance as a message for world peace in these times of global conflict affecting children was provided by a member of the Vatican's press team, which way of showing thanks say, "Thank you for your kindness, that was thoughtful." He was then met with a smile from Pope Leo who said, "I appreciate the consideration you have shown towards my person." Since the beginning of bombings in Ukraine the Bambino Gesù Hospital has treated over 2,000 Ukrainian children.

In recent years, an additional 30 patients from the Gaza Strip have been received across its various departments, with several of them necessitating advanced and intricate medical treatment.

This is an image showing the playroom at the hospital where children and their families can play together. Children who are being treated at the hospital are given the chance to meet other children from all different religious backgrounds and their families throughout the day. Many of the children who come to the hospital and their families are of Christian and Muslim faiths, along with many other faiths represented as well.

An area specifically designed for children to enjoy time together (also known as siblings of patients) create projects and/or participate in activities that have been planned by Educators assisting the children they supervise with making a positive impact by providing an environment of peace.

As Pope Leo frequently emphasizes, during times of rivalry and hostility, it is important to foster a desire within the younger generations to be "builders of peace."

There was a phrase that read "We are architects of peace and we stand with you (Pope Leo!)" on the drawings made by young boys and girls for the Pope, as well as illustrations, writings, etc. There was one drawing that was dedicated to all children and adults and told them not to get into arguments.

The idea is that in an era marked by hatred and violence, as Pope Leo has repeatedly pointed out, it is important to foster in new generations the desire to be “builders of peace."

“We, builders of peace, are with you, Pope Leo!” wrote the children on the drawing for the Pope. They also attached other drawings and messages, such as one addressed to both children and adults, urging them “not to argue."