Pope Francis slaps woman's hand after she yanks his arm | 10News WTSP

Pope Francis was greeting people in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Eve when he had to pull himself away from a woman who grabbed the Pope's hand and pulled him toward her.

Francis has since apologized for the incident, according to the Associated Press. In remarks on Wednesday, Francis said, "so many times we lose patience. Me, too."

He also added, "I say 'excuse me' for the bad example."

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[twinklingstar]

It's nice that he apologised afterwards. But if someone I didn't know grabbed my hand and pulled me in towards them. My reaction would have been a little surprise and anger. You just don't do that to someone like a Pope or the Queen!

[mickjen]

I wanna know what she said, but also, did she just become a priest, with those slaps? 😂😂😂

[brolisimo]

I never could understand what is a persons like him role in life. Represent a God? Are you kidding me?

[tomadams]

"I ain't no killer, but don't pull me"

~Tupope Shakur.

Thug life: Only God can pull me now.

[surfguy]

He’s in his 70’s. She pulled his arm with great force I’m sure causing him discomfort. He was right to react the way he did. Popes are still human

[philliphill]

Can anyone interpret what the Chinese woman said? By slapping a woman in need, he's definitely not a "Pope of the people"! That Papal facial expression is priceless!

[SmokeySkies]

True humble religious leader would have listened to what the lady had to say..

[sallyironic]

That woman seemed desperate to communicate something to him, she was almost begging. Hope she communicates with Jesus and really have her prayers answered.

[lunakorme]

She is asking him something and no one is asking about that what is she saying.what is going on.

[simpleravenraven]

The "grab and keep" people must be tamed even by force.

[bobrob]

I feel like she was scared to do it but had to

[edwenbenitezi]

Hope y'all make a good meme out of this. Reminded me of my mother when i was trying to reach for an extra tortilla 🤔

[ir]

And Catholics think the pope is the earthly representative of Christ ..pls hold my coffee while I die of laughter.

[fanniek]

I’m Catholic and I know he’s an evil man

[chrismullan]

Regardless who the person is, you dont try to grab someone, have some manners and remember the Pope is a big age, this lady might have been little to happy to see the Pope, but dont think he was that happy at that moment.

[sonsofthetribe]

Why is that little girl totally aware of the camera?

[Inaworldoflove]

Pope said 'dame la mano', which is literally 'give me the hand', which means, 'let go of my hand'.

[andrea]

Hmmm I wonder what the lady was saying. She sounded anguished. I think the pope could’ve reacted better, especially given his station.

[wonyoung]

Francis used Pope Slap! And it's super effective!

[hapiolwys]

its a common human reaction if somebody pulls your hand and almost dislocates your shoulder .