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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Many Catholics are rejecting the legitimacy of this pope.
More and more I believe someone got to Benedict over something.
Given the Pope’s recent history,how can he claim to know who’s a Christian and who isn’t.
Well then, Francis, I’m not a Christian either.
Trump should take this as a compliment given what a lost, lost soul this Pope and anyone who follows him is.
I was raised Catholic, and I Despise this Socialist Pope.
But such speculation coming from a Pope takes it to a whole new level.
Well, they’re rolling out the Pope. Next they’ll try the Queen
Mother...
Mr. Pontiff, tear down the Vatican wall!
I am watching Trump’s speech in SC live on OAN. He mentioned this asking why a religious leader would question someone else’s faith
Let me suggest that the pope is not a US citizen so he should STFU.
This pope loves Islam and communism. Much like our President.
Wasn’t the Jerusalem Jesus preached in surrounded by walls? I don’t recall him complaining about it.
What about pro-abortionists like Nancy Pelosi? Crickets
I am not a fan of Trump, but the Pope is wrong here. A nation defending its citizenry by enforcing its borders is antithetical to Christianity? How so?
He insulted me with those comments. I am Christian. And I am also Catholic.
Who the f is this sewer-grubbing communist to judge?
Has he even ever read the Word of God?
For this megalomanical grifter to be ruling Christians in or out defies comprehension, not to mention human decency.
Takes one to know one.
This is really a statement by a hypocrite. He likely lives behind the most elaborate walls in Rome and he is criticizing walls.
Even his Holiness has walls, gates, locks on doors.
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