‘The parents of Terri Schiavo met briefly with Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday at a general audience in St. Peter’s Square, touching the pope’s hands and presenting him with a picture of their daughter.

Schiavo’s family, who had a 15-minute private meeting with Cardinal Renato Martino and other Vatican officials Tuesday, have thanked the Vatican for its support as they sought to keep their brain-damaged daughter alive.

The framed picture of Schiavo was handed to a prelate standing behind Benedict as the pontiff greeted pilgrims during Wednesday’s audience.’

Read more at Pope Meets Terri Schiavo’s Parents

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