Pope Francis Apologizes For Slapping Woman's Hand

Pope Francis Apologizes For Slapping Woman's Hand

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The video captures an incident where Pope Francis, while greeting a crowd in Saint Peter's Square, is pulled by a woman, causing him to react by slapping her hand. The Vatican later explained that the Pope experienced pain, prompting his reaction. During his New Year's Day address, Pope Francis apologized for his behavior, acknowledging a lapse in patience and condemning violence against women, emphasizing that such acts are blasphemous.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the woman take that caused Pope Francis to react?

She shouted at him.

She blocked his path.

She gave him a gift.

She pulled his hand.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by the Vatican for Pope Francis's reaction?

He was in a hurry.

He was tired.

He was distracted.

He experienced a shooting pain.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During his New Year's Day address, what did Pope Francis apologize for?

Not greeting everyone.

His impatient gesture.

Being late to the event.

His speech content.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Pope Francis, what does love make us?

Impatient

Patient

Indifferent

Angry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pope Francis say about violence against women?

It is a personal matter.

It is a cultural norm.

It is a minor issue.

It is a blasphemy against God.