Smile Il Papa! Pope begrudgingly poses for a selfie with a beaming schoolboy who leans over his shoulders to take a snap

He has been applauded for his liberal beliefs on refugees and climate change.

But today Pope Francis looked bewildered when a delighted schoolboy leaned over his shoulder to take a selfie. 

The leader of the Catholic Church was visiting the parish of Santa Maria Josefa of the Heart of Jesus in Rome, where he met some children. 

Pope Francis looked bewildered when a delighted schoolboy leaned over his shoulder to take a selfie

The leader of the Catholic church cracked a smile when the boy showed him the picture on his smartphone. Francis was visiting the parish of Santa Maria Josefa of the Heart of Jesus in Rome

When a boy in a grey hoodie came up behind him with a smartphone in hand, the Pope seemed a little surprised. 

Francis still let his young fan take the photo and pulled his microphone down to accomodate the schoolboy's phone. 

The Pope even cracked a smile when the beaming boy showed him the picture.

He met another schoolboy who also wanted to show Francis his phone. 

The youngster, who wore a bright orange jacket, leaned in close to the Argentinian pope so they could both look at the screen. 

Another youngster, who wore a bright orange jacket, leaned in close to the Argentinian pope so they could both look at the screen

Pope Francis made a quip about the young boy to his audience

Earlier today, the Pope gave his traditional Angelus address in the Vatican City, which is held every Sunday.  

This week, the Catholic leader wrote a letter declaring there is no Islamic terrorism.

Defending all religions, he said: 'No people is criminal or drug-trafficking or violent.' 

The Pope lets the schoolboy show him his smartphone at a visit in Rome. Earlier today, Francis gave his traditional Angelus address in the Vatican City, held every Sunday

This week, the Catholic leader wrote a letter declaring there is no Islamic terrorism. His message was read aloud at a meeting of grassroots political movements in California. Pictured, Pope Francis with fans at today's visit

His message was read aloud at a meeting of grassroots political movements in California. 

The Pope also criticised people who deny climate change. 

He wrote: 'Time is running out. Let us act'.