Also, besides the wall, they are protected by the elite Swiss Guards with guns and whatever is needed to protect the Vatican, the bishops, cardinals and the Pope.
Posted on 02/18/2016 9:09:29 AM PST by NRx
ABOARD THE PAPAL AIRLINER -- Inserting himself into the Republican presidential race, Pope Francis on Wednesday suggested that Donald J. Trump "is not Christian" because of the harshness of his campaign promises to deport more immigrants and force Mexico to pay for a wall along the border.
"A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," Francis said when a reporter asked him about Mr. Trump on the papal airliner as he returned to Rome after his six-day visit to Mexico.
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Ha!
Really? Where did they put them? Where are they now?
>>Except the voters.
How did that Tyranny of the [populist] Majority thing work out according to De Tocqueville again?
http://www.google.com/#q=tocqueville+tyranny+of+the+majority+quote
Hence the difference between a Republic and a [populist] Democracy.
A Republic being a system of governance constituted by Law -- and the declared purpose for America's framework of lawful governance being "TO SECURE THESE RIGHTS" (from the tyranny of human nature itself).
Slamming the beliefs of a presidential candidate? Hell, he’s slamming the beliefs of at least half a nation of 320 million people...
You're the only one saying that, which makes you look pretty clueless.
This Pope is not a Catholic.
Matthew 7:1 — Judge not, that ye be not judged.
If he’s going to get involved in our political process, and demand the US Taxpayer supports his beloved illegal aliens. Then I say it’s high time the Church starts paying their fair share.
Wonder what his FR sign on name is?
“This Pope is not a Catholic.”
No kidding.
This socialist poseur is the worst Pope of modern times.I cannot accept his proclamations on much of anything.
Jesus did warn against wolves in sheeps’ clothing and false priests.
I’m cool with that! I think we tend to forget that the pope is not only the head of a worldwide religion, but also a head of state.
This Pope isn’t Catholic, so what is his point?
Thats the thread winner. Close it down.
You have to remember, that the Catholics and the Lutherans have been big players in flooding the country with 3rd World people of all kinds. So, it is not surprising that the pope supports the continuing invasion.
Also, besides the wall, they are protected by the elite Swiss Guards with guns and whatever is needed to protect the Vatican, the bishops, cardinals and the Pope.
There are so many wise comments here, from Cruzers to Trumpsters, to everybody else-ers, I say: Good job, FReepers.
The Pope might want to review the Commandment against bearing false witness.
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