Youngsters at a Bradford primary school have received a blessing from the Pope after sending him a gift welcoming him to his new job.
The children and community of St Francis Catholic Primary School in Myers Lane wrote to welcome the new Pope, Francis I, after hearing he had chosen the name of their patron saint, St Francis of Assisi.
They also decided to give him a signed, limited edition painting by Bingley artist Jane Fielder celebrating the strong home, school and parish community.
Eve Underwood, who is chairman of the school council, said “We wanted to welcome Pope Francis. We hope that Pope Francis will enjoy looking over the St Francis community in Bradford and praying for us. At school and church we will keep praying for him. We are really pleased he liked the gift we sent."