Pope Francis apologies for slapping woman's hand who had grabbed him

Pope Francis apologies for slapping woman's hand who had grabbed him

By Naveel Krishant
02/01/2020

Pope Francis has apologised for slapping a woman’s hand who had grabbed him as he greeted a crowd of devotees - shortly before he delivered a speech denouncing 'every form of violence against women.'

The image of a visibly annoyed Pope slapping his way free from the clutches of an admirer as he walked by Catholic faithful on New Year's Eve instantly went viral on social media.

A personal apology followed.

He confessed we lose patience many times adding it happens to him too.

Pope Francis says he apologies for the bad example given.

[Source: Daily Mail]

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