Sebastian Padron opened an ice-cream parlour near Pope Francis's residence, Casa Santa Marta, leading to a unique friendship cultivated by his wife Silvia. In 2018, she bravely took ice-cream to the pope as a gesture of goodwill. This led to regular orders from him, particularly favoring Argentine flavors like dulce de leche. In 2020, after easing COVID-19 restrictions, Silvia sent an empanada with a personal message, which prompted an invitation to meet the pope. Francis is characterized as warm-hearted, even amidst his recent health challenges, continuing to connect with local community members.
Pope Francis began ordering ice-cream regularly from Sebastian Padron's parlour after his wife Silvia delivered a batch as a friendly gesture.
The friendship between the Padron family and Pope Francis grew after Silvia encouraged him to send homemade empanadas to the pontiff.
Pope Francis is known for his kindness and simplicity, making the Padron family feel completely relaxed during their meetings.
Before his hospitalization, Francis maintained friendships with local shopkeepers and continued visiting them despite his limited public movements due to illness.
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