Pope Francis Blesses The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) Youth initiative at The Vatican

A TUFF delegation was invited to The Vatican to meet His Holiness Pope Francis.
Pope Francis greeted the delegation with so much love and affection, blessed TUFF and their football project.

Pope Francis was given a personalised TUFF FC shirt with Francis on the back of the shirt. He spoke to the youth and the Founder/Trustee members of TUFF Anna Prior and Dr Shamender Talwar along with Ben Corbyn (Head of TUFF football development). The youths requested His Holiness Pope Francis to become Patron of The Unity of Faiths Foundation(TUFF) and look after their football project to which the Pope replied ” Yes, but pray for me ”. The Youth replied, ” We will definitively pray for you” and they were overjoyed and enamoured with The Holy Father. We would like to thank Cardinal Vincent Nichols for all his support to create this wonderful youth meeting.

Pope Francis receiving his TUFF shirt from youths and founders Anna Prior & Dr Shamender Talwar

Pope Francis receiving his TUFF shirt from youths and founders Anna Prior & Dr Shamender Talwar

Pope Francis hugs youth members of TUFF

Pope Francis hugs youth members of TUFF

Ben Corbyn(Head of TUFF Football) explains the TUFF football project to the Pope

Ben Corbyn(Head of TUFF Football) explains the TUFF football project to the Pope

Pope Francis promises to look after TUFF youth as Patron

Pope Francis promises to look after TUFF youth as Patron

Pope Francis signs 'Francis' on TUFFs football for the team

Pope Francis signs ‘Francis’ on TUFFs football for the team

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson – President of Iceland

“It is my pleasure to accept your offer to be a patron of TUFF Ísland, the Unity of Faiths Foundation in Iceland. I anticipate hearing from you soon on new projects you will initiate to advance this good cause.”...

- Guðni Th. Jóhannesson – President of Iceland

Sadiq Khan – Mayor of London

“What's great about TUFF is they are working with young people and giving them resilience. Empowering them in communities that are deprived who then go on and become ambassadors for the next generation.”...

- Sadiq Khan – Mayor of London

H.H. Pope Francis

"I welcome TUFF to the world, and I am very happy to be patron." ...

- H.H. Pope Francis

President Barack Obama

“I congratulate you all for trying to make positive changes and to put a smile on all the citizens of this world. I commend your founders Dr Shamender Talwar and Ms Anna Prior for having the strength to lead you all in these challenging times.” ...

- President Barack Obama

HM The Queen (Diamond Jubilee Year)

To the Unity of Faiths Festival, I send you my grateful thanks for the words of loyalty and support… on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of my Accession to the Throne...

- HM The Queen (Diamond Jubilee Year)