Maximum Surprise: They Reveal What Happened With King Felipe and Pope Francis Years Ago

In the midst of mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the amusing conversation that King Felipe had with the pontiff several years ago has resurfaced.

This Monday, April 21, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, due to a stroke, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican. News that, as expected, has shocked the entire world.

So much so that, in the last few hours, high-ranking officials from around the world have publicly expressed their condolences for the death of the pontiff, including the Spanish Royal House. Through a statement, King Felipe has lamented this loss:

"Pope Francis has borne witness throughout his pontificate to the importance that love for one's neighbor, fraternity, and social friendship have for the world in this century."

Additionally, Felipe VI has assured that, from now on, "his conviction of the need to bring encouragement and comfort to the poorest and most in need will always inspire us." "The importance he placed on dialogue and consensus to achieve a more just and necessary world," he added afterward.

Words that the team of Aruseros has compiled and shared with their audience this Tuesday, April 22. Additionally, they have taken the opportunity to recall an amusing anecdote that occurred during a meeting between King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofía, and Pope Francis.

The Amusing Episode Between King Felipe and Pope Francis from Years Ago Resurfaces

Alfonso Arús and his team have recalled in the main video of this news what happened in 2014, during a meeting between Pope Francis and the emeritus king. A story that surely has managed to bring a smile to more than one person.

As Tatiana Arús recounted, that day, they were both going to exchange some gifts, and for that, they had to enter a room through a very narrow door. It was at that moment that they engaged in a funny debate about who should go first.

For a few minutes, Pope Francis and Juan Carlos I debated the matter until the pontiff insisted that the "altar boy" should go first, referring to the emeritus king.

A joke that, as expected, made the monarch laugh. So much so that, when he returned to the palace, he didn't hesitate to share this amusing anecdote with his son.

Months later, during his meeting with Pope Francis, Felipe VI decided to return the joke. Revealing the good rapport between them, the current king said with a laugh: "Altar boys first, right?" "Did your father tell you?" the pontiff replied, very surprised.