Pope meets Christian sentenced to death for faith

[DonViejo]

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis met privately Thursday with a Sudanese woman who refused to recant her Christian faith in the face of a death sentence, blessing the woman as she cradled her infant born just weeks ago in prison.

The Vatican characterized the visit with Meriam Ibrahim, 27, her husband and their two small children as “very affectionate.”

The 30-minute encounter took place just hours after the family landed at Rome’s Ciampino airport, accompanied by an Italian diplomat who helped negotiate her release, and welcomed by Italy’s premier, who hailed it as a “day of celebration.”

Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said the pope “thanked her for her faith and courage, and she thanked him for his prayer and solidarity” during the half-hour meeting Thursday. Francis frequently calls attention to the suffering of those persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Lombardi said the presence of “their wonderful small children” added to the affectionate tone of the meeting. Ibrahim was presented with a rosary, a gift from the pope.

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[mr blur]

1. Well, that must have made it all worthwhile,

being patted on the head by that repulsive little hypocrite.

[DonViejo]

2. I understand and appreciate your sarcasm...

however, he's not patting her on the head. Rather, he's using his thumb to make the sign of the cross on her forehead.

[hrmjustin]

3. She likes it and is happy to be free.

[cbayer]

4. It probably meant a great deal to her to receive his blessing.

What is repulsive is this ugly post. Not unexpected, but repulsive all the same.