This is what he told Christians at St Peter's square on Wednesday........


'One time, I heard a father say, "At times I have to hit my children a bit, but never in the face so as not to humiliate them
That's great. He had a sense of dignity. He should punish, do the right thing, and then move on.'

http://www.yeoal.com/2015/02/pope-francis-say-it-is-ok-to-smack-your.html