In the Gospel it says: remove the merchants from the temple. But the temptation to combine faith and business is irresistible. And jewels are no exception: here, for example, are the bijoux that Brazilians put up for sale on the occasion of Pope Francis’ visit. They were created by Rio designer Silvia Blumberg to celebrate the event. It seems that his boutique in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, has increased sales by 50% thanks to this line of jewelry, which includes earrings (with a stylized Christ overlooking Rio) and necklace. Silvia has, in fact, created a particular necklace for the visit of Pope Francis. It is made with bamboo, seeds, crystals, silver and sand from Copacabana beach, where the Mass with the Pope was scheduled. And it will be delivered to the Holy Father by a priest, a friend of Silvia, who will be following Bergoglio. The ways of the Lord are infinite…
