Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Pope decries 'epidemic of animosity' against immigrants and other faiths
Reuters ^ | Sat Nov 19, 2016 | 4:09pm EST | Philip Pullella

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. …

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: aliens; islam; pope; popefrancis; rop
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-33 next last

1 posted on 11/19/2016 6:14:17 PM PST by Olog-hai
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

The Pope should open the Vatican doors to allow as many illegals
as possible to stay within those high walls.


2 posted on 11/19/2016 6:16:27 PM PST by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small pittance)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

It’s slanderous to refer to border control as “anti-immigrant”. Does the Vatican exist without immigration laws?


3 posted on 11/19/2016 6:17:31 PM PST by rightwingcrazy ("We will not tolerate those who are intolerant of the intolerant.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

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.


4 posted on 11/19/2016 6:17:54 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Shut up Popester, you fraud. Take your own advice.


5 posted on 11/19/2016 6:18:20 PM PST by Fungi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

This Pope sucks.


6 posted on 11/19/2016 6:18:27 PM PST by jospehm20
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

It’s as if Evita Peron had assumed that office.


7 posted on 11/19/2016 6:19:22 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

... ugly old man in a dress.


8 posted on 11/19/2016 6:20:31 PM PST by nightmarewhileawake
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

I think the Pope has border control that’s tighter than anything Trump is suggesting.


9 posted on 11/19/2016 6:21:02 PM PST by detch (")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

The fake Pope hasn’t noticed the 1400 years of animosity muslims have shown towards everyone else?


10 posted on 11/19/2016 6:21:08 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam , Know Peace)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

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.


11 posted on 11/19/2016 6:21:25 PM PST by allendale
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

The Poop in the woods


12 posted on 11/19/2016 6:21:29 PM PST by stocksthatgoup (these protestors are not anarchists. They are Hillary Supporting Demoncraps.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

how many immigrants are in Vatican City?


13 posted on 11/19/2016 6:23:31 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

how many immigrants does Vatican City take in each year?


14 posted on 11/19/2016 6:24:02 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: allendale

The notion of one world with no borders is straight out of the Communist Manifesto.


15 posted on 11/19/2016 6:24:25 PM PST by Olog-hai
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

how many “Undocumented/Illegal” immigrants does Vatican City take in each year?


16 posted on 11/19/2016 6:24:26 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jospehm20
I hate to say it but he should lock himself in the Vatican,and only speak when spoken to. He is driving Catholics like me away. Sean Hannity is slamming him,and saying that he is almost not Catholic anymore because of this foolish,communist,egomaniac posing as pope. I do not want to hear one more word from him. One exception,two words “I resign”.
17 posted on 11/19/2016 6:27:54 PM PST by samantha (keep up the fight..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

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....


18 posted on 11/19/2016 6:29:45 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Peter the Roman is running his mouth again.


19 posted on 11/19/2016 6:33:40 PM PST by ohioman
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

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?


20 posted on 11/19/2016 6:34:48 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Public Education is the farm team for more Marxists coming,... infinitum.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-33 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson