Pope Francis Apologises For Slapping Woman’s Hand

Pope Francis Apologises For Slapping Woman’s Hand

Pope Francis has apologised after he had a difficult encounter with a pilgrim on New Year’s Eve at the Vatican.

While the pontiff greeted the large crowd a woman reached out and grabbed his hand, pulling him towards her.

The visibly angered pope pulled his hand away as his security intervened.

He later apologised saying that “sometimes even I lose patience.”