Vatican City, Feb 12, 2016 / 09:28 am (CNA/EWTN News).- While on board the plane taking him to Cuba and then Mexico, Pope Francis took a moment to send a special blessing to EWTN’s foundress Mother Angelica, and to ask her for her prayers.

“To Mother Angelica with my blessing. And I ask you to pray for me, I need it. God bless you Mother Angelica!”