Posted on 11/19/2016 6:14:17 PM PST by Olog-hai
Pope Francis on Saturday said an “epidemic of animosity” against people of other races or religions was hurting the weakest in society, striking a note of caution against the rise of populist nationalism.
Little more than a week after Donald Trump was elected the next U.S. president, buoying anti-immigrant parties in Europe and elsewhere, the pope noted “how quickly those among us with the status of a stranger, an immigrant or a refugee become a threat, take on the status of an enemy…”
“An enemy because they come from a distant country or have different customs. An enemy because of the color of their skin, their language or their social class. An enemy because they think differently or even have a different faith,” he said at a ceremony to induct new cardinals.
While not naming any country, Francis appeared to refer to anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim attitudes that surfaced during the U.S. campaign and since the election. …
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The Pope should open the Vatican doors to allow as many illegals
as possible to stay within those high walls.
It’s slanderous to refer to border control as “anti-immigrant”. Does the Vatican exist without immigration laws?
enemies because they demand convert or die.
enemies because they have at least 4 religious approved ways of lying to non muslims. al taqiyaa, al tariya, al kitman, al muruna.
Shut up Popester, you fraud. Take your own advice.
This Pope sucks.
It’s as if Evita Peron had assumed that office.
... ugly old man in a dress.
I think the Pope has border control that’s tighter than anything Trump is suggesting.
The fake Pope hasn’t noticed the 1400 years of animosity muslims have shown towards everyone else?
One world/no borders will never work. However the future does belong to the fertile. The long term prognosis for Caucasians and the civilization and marvels they created is not good. Politically incorrect to state but true nevertheless.
The Poop in the woods
how many immigrants are in Vatican City?
how many immigrants does Vatican City take in each year?
The notion of one world with no borders is straight out of the Communist Manifesto.
how many “Undocumented/Illegal” immigrants does Vatican City take in each year?
The Church has 1,400 years of history to draw on regarding Islam and more than a few military battles they fought in in Europe and the Holy Lands.
When did Catholics go on the offensive against any religion.
Why did the Catholics go on the offensive against one religion, in particular, over the course of uhmmm at least several hundred years....give or take.
When did the Catholics end their Crusades against Islam?
Why did the Catholics end their Crusades against Islam?
What color is the sky on your planet?
Would you like some coloring books and crayons?
Are you looking at my bumm?
The Pope is a pretty old guy. When he and Marx were paling around, what things of importance did they discuss?
Has he had Saul Alinsky over for dinner?
Etc, Etc, Etc....
Peter the Roman is running his mouth again.
Oh, please... Pope. Notable the Soros styled left never recognizes borders, sovereignty, criminal trespass or law and order.
Who does he think he’s kidding?
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