Pope Francis Reveals Why He Slapped Overzealous Admirer

The head of the Catholic Church has stated that he "lost patience" when an "overzealous" woman grabbed his hand on Saint Peter's Square, APA reports citing Sputnik.

"We lose patience many times. It happens to me too. I apologise for the bad example given yesterday", Pope Francis said before performing Mass at the Vatican.

The statement comes after an incident that visibly disturbed the Pontiff's divine tranquillity when he was greeting...

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