Since the local church is not willing to bless Peppino's donkey for a successful recovery, Peppino went to Rome to see the Holy Father, in spite of the numerous difficulties of actually getting in to see him.

Peppino, the endearing young hero of this beautiful fable, although he is a priest's friend, is not understood by the almighty clergy. His donkey is ill and he believes that Saint Francis of Assisi (Peppino lives in Assisi) can cure his pet. After all, he healed his pal's kitten; but to get a donkey into a crypt comes against a refusal. Nevertheless, the boy never takes no for an answer and he will walk all the way to Rome to see the Holy Father.—dbdumonteil