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First Lady Melania Trump visited the Vatican's children's hospital on Wednesday during her trip to Italy with her husband, President Donald Trump
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The 47-year-old met with the children in the recreation room of the Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) pediatric hospital, where they enjoyed a painting session
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Melania was all smiles as she held up one child's artwork, which welcomed her to Italy
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The First Lady beamed with joy as she posed with the children for a group picture
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Melania happily showed off her artistic skills as she joined the children in the recreation room at the hospital
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The First Lady wore the same demure black lace frock she had donned for her meeting with Pope Francis earlier in the day
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Melania looked totally at ease while sitting down and chatting with the young patients, at one point pausing to snap some selfies with them
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The children looked enthralled as Melania joined them for their art session, drawing what appeared to be a flower on a blue piece of paper
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Melania penned a brief note in the guest book, writing: 'Great visiting you. Stay strong and positive. Much love, Melania Trump'
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The First Lady was photographed giving the children in the hospital what looked like gifts for their art room
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Melania stood in front of a Madonna statue and appeared to be praying as she visited the children's hospital
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At one point, Melania took a quiet moment to herself to pray in front of the statue
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The First Lady was given an extensive tour of the hospital
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Melania ended her visit by praying in the hospital chapel
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One young boy seemed particularly taken with the First Lady, who offered him a sweet kiss on the cheek
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Other children were far more interested in snapping selfies with Melania
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Melania beamed with delight as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by hospital staff
