Photos: Sudanese Woman Who Was Put On Death Row For Marrying A Christian Meets Pope Francis In Rome

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The Vatican said Pope Francis had ‘a very affectionate’ meeting with Meriam Ibrahim, 27, her husband and their two small children. Ms Ibrahim, and her family arrived at Rome’s Ciampino airport at around 9.30am on a plane provided by the Italian government (inset). The Sudanese mother in Rome who was put on death row for refusing to become a Muslim, blessing both her and the baby she had while in prison. The Vatican said Pope Francis had ‘a very affectionate’ meeting with Meriam Ibrahim, 27, her husband and their two small children.  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.’ He blessed Ms Ibrahim as she held her baby daughter Maya in her arms whom she gave birth to in prison two months ago. More pictures after the break

Meriam Ibrahim meets Pope Francis  with her daughter Maya in her arms,  in his Santa Marta residence, at the Vatican. The Christian mother was put on death row for refusing to become a Muslim

Meriam Ibrahim, from Sudan, disembarks with her daughter Maya in her arms, and Martin, accompanied by Italian deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli, after landing  Ciampino's military airport, on the outskirts of Rome

Ms Ibrahim and her husband, Daniel Wani, right, walk through the Vatican with the Pope 

Meriam Ibrahim (right) and her children are welcomed by Italian dignitaries including Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (back, left), after landing at Ciampino Airport on the outskirts of Rome

The Sudanese woman was sentenced to death in Sudan for refusing to recant her Christian faith

Meriam's stay in Italy was organised by the Italian government in collaboration with the Sudanese government

Daniel Wani (right), husband of Meriam (not pictured), after the family flew from Sudan

Daniel Wani (right), husband of Meriam (not pictured), after the family flew from Sudan

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