 She had the driver pull the car over, got out, and started to take care of the leper. She spoke with him at length to console him, bringing him the love of God and instilling hope and courage. She set out again and was late for her appointment with the Pope. When one of the Italian cardinals present pointed out to her that she had kept the vicar of Christ waiting, she calmly replied, Yes, I know, but I met Christ on the road.