Pope praises Iran nuclear deal as 'proof of political good will' in UN address

The Daily Star ^ | Sep. 25, 2015 | 05:41 PM

[Dave346]

UNITED NATIONS: Pope Francis on Friday threw his support behind Iran's accord with major powers as he backed a goal of global abolition of nuclear weapons.

The Iran agreement "is proof of the potential of political goodwill, exercised with sincerity, patience and constancy," Francis said in an address to the United Nations.

"I express my hope that this agreement will be lasting and efficacious, and bring forth the desired fruits with the cooperation of all the parties involved," he said.

Francis made his remarks a day after a friendly welcome at the U.S. Congress, where many Republican lawmakers have vehemently criticized President Barack Obama for negotiating with Iran, an enemy of the United States and Israel since its 1979 Islamic revolution.

In his U.N. address, Francis also appealed anew for the protection of Christians and other people persecuted by extremists in Syria and Iraq.

[unixfox]

Well now, we won’t know the “good will” until later will we?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Is the Pope Catholic?

[Vigilanteman]

What will Pope Frank call it when they actually explode a nuclear device?

[Jane Long]

Good grief. Can it get any worse, from this guy??

Where does this leave Israel, Pope?

[dragnet2]

This guy is obviously a political hack.

[NonValueAdded]

Good Will? Why you naive fool

[grimalkin]

Stupid statement.

Truth: Iran Deal Would Make Obama Administration ‘The World’s Leading Financier Of Radical Islamic Terrorism’ - Ted Cruz

[Calpublican]

Please pack up your pope dress and beanie and return to your gun-protected, illegal-immigrant proof enclave.

[Personal Responsibility]

He will say whatever the rest of the leftists say. It’s a tragedy but the victims are not blameless, brought it on themselves by their actions etc...

[grimalkin]

More and more I can’t help suspect this Pope is a political plant. A trojan horse.

[jurroppi1]

If there was any doubt among his adherents here on FR, this pronouncement should erase them. This pope is a shill for Marxism.

[DoughtyOne]

Given time...

...it will be proven to be “POOF” of political good will...

...as the first bombs go off.

[HarleyLady27]

Not to worry people...have faith...America isn’t thru yet...

Peter the Roman is trying to lead us down the road of Satan and I for one will not go...

[FR_addict]

“Truth: Iran Deal Would Make Obama Administration ‘The World’s Leading Financier Of Radical Islamic Terrorism’ - Ted Cruz”

So is Ted going to criticize the Pope? I hope so.

[Calpublican]

{Where does this leave Israel, Pope?}

He doesn’t give a $h*t apparently.

Like his buddy, Ayatollah Obama, he is anti-Semitic.

[WENDLE]

You know, this Fancis guy needs to mind his own business. This is not helping his orgamization where I live.

[pgkdan]

Please pack up your pope dress and beanie and return to your gun-protected, illegal-immigrant proof enclave.

I second that!

[Calpublican]

Also, he made a deal with Palestine awhile back.

[trisham]