Italian nun gifts Virgin song to Pope Francis

Washington: Pope Francis was recently presented a CD by a Italian singing nun which features a remake of the Madonna hit titled 'Like a Virgin'.

Sister Cristina Scuccia, who recently won a Italian singing competition, recently met the Pope and gifted him with her CD including Madonna's song, CBS News reported.

The 25-year-old Sicilian nun was criticized by Italian Bishops' in public but she defended her decision and said the song was "prayer-like".

Scuccia won the Italian edition of 'The Voice' in June with a series of unadorned pop song performances.