Early present for Meath boy: Pope Francis sends Ethan letter and medal

Pope Francis made a little boy’s dream come true when he wrote to him from the Vatican.

Little Ethan Toner, 6, whose only wish is to hug the pontiff, was shocked to receive the official letter and a blessed medal at his school in Kildalkey, Co Meath.

The letter, by assessor monsignor Paolo Borgia in the Holy See, says: “The holy father was happy to receive your letter and asked me to reply to you.