Rieti, Italy, Aug 9, 2016 / 16:06 pm
In keeping with his spontaneous personality, Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to two convents north of Rome.
The Pope visited the province of Rieti the morning of Aug. 9, stopping by the monastery of the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Philippa Mareri in Borgo San Pietro.
He also visited the convent of the Benedictine Sisters of Reparation of the Holy Face of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Carsoli, which is just outside the province.
He was accompanied by Bishop Domenico Pompili of Rieti and by the bishop's assistant, Sister Angela Severino.