Face of empathy: Jacinda Ardern photo resonates with the world after terror attack

Face of empathy: Jacinda Ardern photo resonates with the world after terror attack

She looks forward, her brow raised with concern and hands clasped. She's not speaking and doesn't show any sign that she is about to launch into a political speech. Jacinda Ardern is simply listening.

It's a photo which has gone around the world. Well-wishers in the United States and news networks in Asia have shared the photo, which was taken on Saturday by a city council photographer in Christchurch.