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Pope Francis’ Embrace Of a Severely Disfigured Man Touches World
Pope Francis caresses a man suffering from a rare disease on Wednesday, November 6, in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis, pausing for a moment to pray and lay his hands on a man with a disfiguring disease. The man gently burying his head in the Pope’s chest, his many facial tumors visible.
His encounter with the ailing man occurred in Vatican City on Wednesday at the end of the general audience, which had about 50,000 attendees.
Images of the Pope’s embrace in St. Peter’s Square went viral on social media.
“I’m an atheist, but the more I hear about Pope Francis, the more I like him,” Donna Hosie tweeted.
Some say Pope Francis is living up to the ideals of his namesake, Francis of Assisi, a preeminent figure who considered himself a servant to the poor and destitute.
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the 3ye
November 8, 2013 at 8:41 am
God bless his heart
Osadabwa iwe
November 8, 2013 at 9:05 am
GOD bless Pope Francis
swt cherry
November 8, 2013 at 3:45 pm
let love love lead. thank you pope for demonstrating this true love
kay2
November 8, 2013 at 9:08 am
i feel sad. I can imagine how we abuse our bueaty. My the good Lord heal this man. Amen
mwangala
November 8, 2013 at 9:13 am
amen
Sintembwa
November 8, 2013 at 9:25 am
I am equaly touched by Pope Francis. He is indeed a servant to the poor and destitutes. God bless the Pope.
Mallory
November 8, 2013 at 9:27 am
Amen
Mpongo
November 8, 2013 at 9:38 am
Very moving indeed. We need to live for each other as brothers and sisters in the Lord. May your faith heal you.
bigbuttman
November 8, 2013 at 9:38 am
His Eminence should now stop be criticized. He is truly a Man of God.
zambian
November 8, 2013 at 1:01 pm
His Holiness not eminence naiwe!
ADVISER.
November 8, 2013 at 9:52 am
Keep it up pope and may the Lord of Moses and Jacob bless you.
Umupandapwiti
November 8, 2013 at 10:05 am
Ine ntina fye itukote ifipute but tamuntasha.
christian
November 8, 2013 at 10:19 am
To God be the Glory
Frank
November 8, 2013 at 10:21 am
It’s not as if the tumors disappeared after being touched by Francis Asisi. I bet that’s what the sick man was hoping to happen.
id!ot!
November 8, 2013 at 11:13 am
You are not being frank here, no were is it indicated that the sick was hoping to have his status changed! Read again please!
mwemafontini
November 8, 2013 at 11:45 am
Who wouldn’t want to get rid of that horrible disease if they had it? Why would he waste his precious time and go on a journey to see a “pope” if its not for help? tsk..tsk..
Wapampusha
November 8, 2013 at 12:22 pm
You were insulting T B Joshua on the other article for being able to deliver someone now you are speaking ill of the sick man. What is wrong with you? You are from the dark world you are enjoying seeing others in pain. May God deliver you.
shikulu
November 8, 2013 at 11:00 am
This Pope has a different approach to many issues affecting man and the world. He behaves and thinks like Jesus himself….. to live for the poor and the under-privileged. Last week we heard of him suspending an extravagant bishop somewhere in Europe, all in the name of serving the poor. God bless you Pope Francis
Bob Marley
November 8, 2013 at 11:00 am
If we shared or lives with the less priviledged and maginalized in society, what a beautiful world we would all enjoy. There is more to kindness that spreading romours of WAR. This is the lesson of the parable by Jesus: “WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR”? (LUKE 10:29-37). Let us Walk what we preach. God bless the Pope.
Papa Josh
November 8, 2013 at 11:31 am
THE ROAD TO SATANISM LEADS TO ROME BELIEVE IF OR NOT THIS GUYS ARE MADDERS FOR SURE
THEY ARE BACK IN THE SAME BLOOD LINE THIS POSITION IS LIKE A #*****# WITHIN THE FAMILY OF *#####* I NOW THE TRUTH NOW I WILL NEVER KNEEL FOR ANY ONE EXCEPT THE ONE AND ONLY THE ALMIGHTY HEAVEN FATHER THE CREATOR OF ALL HUMAN REMEMBER NO MAN CAN FORGIVE SIN FOR OTHER TO RECEIVE SALVATION ONLY GOD FORGIVES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………REMEMBER THE NAME CHRIST IS THE DECEIVE OF MANY SAID THE LORD OUR GOD THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE,REMEMBER ONLY FEW PEOPLE DIES WITHOUT HAVING KIDS AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE THE VICTIM OF RAP ETC remember Pope is there even if there is no SOPHISTICAL man there
cycle mata
November 8, 2013 at 11:49 am
each one us has their own opinion and we respect yours but do not judge lest……….fill in the blanks….you come out like a christian with normality but your spirit i feel is rooted elsewhere.
Terapeuta
November 8, 2013 at 11:54 am
Pope Francis – big man.
Greetings from Poland.
Shokolokobangoshay
November 8, 2013 at 12:20 pm
To God be all the glory
ISLANDER
November 8, 2013 at 12:36 pm
What a challenging act of Christ-like concern for the poor,the afflicted,the less privileged,the secluded,the minority in this troubled world!
atishani
November 8, 2013 at 12:48 pm
awwwwwwwww how touching indeed, Lord help me near such vulnerable beings in you made in your likeness
Isaac
November 8, 2013 at 2:45 pm
May God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob be with the Pope and this man be healed. This is extremely touching. I cry for his healing.
hottie
November 8, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Does he feel like throwing up? His face rinkles abit so as to hold it inside.
Tina
November 8, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Iam touched. this man makes me forget all else i thought were problems and thank God i am well. i pray that he really be freed from that face.
Trixy
November 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Please people, the least you can do is appreciate the love this pope is showing this man….What beats love? How many of you can hold a sick man with so many sores all the body like that? Its only a man with love for people regardless of who they are or what they are who can do that….That’s why I respect the roman catholic for their works in the community world….God Bless the pope and may this man be healed in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wren
November 8, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Amen.
JC
November 8, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Yes! Amen indeed. May God bless the Pope abundantly. I pray for the healing of this man in Jesus name!
Nchilipamushi
November 8, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Papa josh, I can read u are the only Judah here who is against the will of the merciful God. Change my brother, appreciate what God does in the people u see. How do you claim to worship God whom you have never seen and forsake the brothers works that u always see? God is everywhere including in the people u are insulting who are doing Gods work. Learn something from this, I love u and God brings peace in your heart! Amen.