Lorenza Perez recalls tending to Pope Francis's facial wound in 2017, describing his humility and the emotional moment they shared in Cartagena.
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00:00In Cartagena, Colombia, Lorenza Perez is known for her kindness and dedication to helping children in need.
00:19Back in 2017, during a visit by Pope Francis, Lorenza had an unforgettable experience.
00:26One that touched her life forever.
00:30Pope Francis was visiting her city.
00:33As his vehicle moved through the streets, it suddenly stopped.
00:37The Pope hit his face and got a small wound.
00:40The Pope mobile stopped near Lorenza's home. She was asked for a towel to help him.
00:49Lorenza gently wiped the Pope's sweat and cleaned the small wound. She treated him with great care.
00:58I was like this, this way. I didn't see him. I was like this, this way I cleaned the toilet.
01:06And then I was healed.
01:08She treated him with great care.
01:28Later, the Pope placed his hands on her shoulders and told her something she would never forget.
01:34He said she was a woman of great worth.
01:37Lorenza hugged him and a photo was taken in that special moment.
02:00She still remembers his kindness, his humility and how he gave everything to others.
02:07This memory, she says, will stay with her forever.
02:12I remember the Pope as a humble person.
02:16A person from everything to give everything.
02:20I remember everything.
02:21I remember everything.
02:22That's my memory.
02:23That's my memory.
02:24That's my memory.
02:25The Pope is my heart and I will die with him.
02:27Let me see you.
02:37I see you.
02:38You