Pope Francis Apologizes For Slapping Woman's Hand

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.

What happened when the woman reached for Pope Francis?

How did Pope Francis react to the woman's grip?

What did the Vatican statement say about the Pope's reaction?

What did Pope Francis say about losing patience?

What was the Pope's stance on violence against women?