The boy somehow sneaked past tight security at the /*Vatican*/ and ran up as Brazilian pilgrims were being introduced to the /*pope*/.
The unusual interruption was permitted by Vatican guards after a discreet nod from the pope's secretary.
The pontiff spoke briefly with the boy before blessing him. Then the secretary encouraged the boy to return to the seating area.
As he walked to his seat, the audience of 3,000 broke into spontaneous applause.
