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PHOTOS: Sudanese Woman Spared Death For Apostasy Meets Pope Francis In Italy (SNAPSHOT)

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The Christian Sudanese woman spared a death sentence for apostasy after international outcry, Meriam Ibrahim,  on Thursday, July 24, 2014  met Pope Francis in Italy.

The 27-year-old, her husband and baby were received at the pontiff’s guesthouse for just under 30 minutes in an atmosphere “of serenity and tenderness”, the Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said in a statement.

“The Pope thanked Meriam and her family for their courageous demonstration of constancy of faith. Meriam gave thanks for the great support and comfort which she received from the prayers of the pope and of many other people who believe and are of good will.”

Lombardi said Pope Frances also wanted the meeting to have a symbolic aspect. He added, “With this gesture the pope wished also to show his closeness, attention and prayer for all those who suffer because of their faith and in particular Christians who suffer persecution or restriction to their freedom of religion.”

See photos from the meeting below:

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