Phoenix Suns’ center Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican hotel where the pontiff lives. 'I think if he wouldn’t go to Congo, I will bring the Congo to him.'
because of his bad knee, but he had a visit Tuesday from one of Congo’s brightest basketball stars who briefed him on his humanitarian efforts back home.’ Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Francis at the Vatican hotel where the pontiff lives. The 6-foot-9 Biyombo towered over the Argentine pope, even as he stood for photos.
Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy."If he is not feeling good he can’t get on a plane," Biyombo told The Associated Press in St. Peter’s Square after the audience. "I think if he wouldn’t go to Congo, I will bring the Congo to him," he said, laughing.
"Just being able to be in the presence of the pope I think it’s a blessing," he said. "I wish I could have brought my mum here but she’s absolutely happy that I got to be able to do that and to get the pope’s blessing."
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