Meriam Ibrahim, who was put on death row for refusing to become a Muslim, had a private meeting with Pope Francis in Rome today and he blessed her and the baby she had while in prison.
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said:
“The Pope thanked Meriam and her family for their courageous witness and constancy of faith. For her part, Meriam expressed gratitude to the Pope for the great support and comfort she received from his prayers and from so many others believers of good will.”
Earlier today, Ibrahim and her family arrived in Rome on a plane provided by the Italian government and was greeted at the airport by Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, his wife Agnese and Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini.
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