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Pope Francis says all dogs do go to heaven
Today.com ^ | 12/12/2014 | Matt Murray

Posted on 12/12/2014 4:16:12 PM PST by FR_addict

We've all heard the expression "all dogs go to heaven." On Wednesday, the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion people around the world gave it his imprimatur.

During his weekly address in the Vatican on Wednesday, Pope Francis was consoling a little boy who had recently lost his dog, assuring the boy that he and his furry friend would reunite in heaven.

“One day, we will see our animals again in the eternity of Christ. Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures,” the pontiff said, according to Italian news sources.

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


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Finally, Something I can agree with the Pope on.
1 posted on 12/12/2014 4:16:12 PM PST by FR_addict
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To: FR_addict

Yes, really, for me, it’s the only thing so far.


2 posted on 12/12/2014 4:17:18 PM PST by chris37 (heartless)
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To: FR_addict

That’s not going to help him build rapport with the Muslim world.


3 posted on 12/12/2014 4:18:31 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: FR_addict

In this regards, I do AGREE with Pope Francis on animals going to Heaven.


4 posted on 12/12/2014 4:19:20 PM PST by Biggirl (2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Too darn bad!


5 posted on 12/12/2014 4:19:40 PM PST by Biggirl (2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
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To: FR_addict

I’m sure I read a scripture that called humans and animals alike “souls”. When I told that to my friend that lost her dog, that comforted her more than anything.


6 posted on 12/12/2014 4:20:08 PM PST by Rusty0604
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One day, we will see our animals again in the eternity of Christ.

Hmm? I'm not so sure I like that. I'm having panic attacks thinking about all the ribeye steaks and spareribs I've eaten.

7 posted on 12/12/2014 4:20:39 PM PST by fso301
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Who would God rather have in heaven? A dog or a democrat? I’d say a dog!


8 posted on 12/12/2014 4:22:28 PM PST by duckworth (Perhaps instant karma's going to get you. Perhaps not.)
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Maybe you’ll just see the ribeyes and ribs again. Heaven, after all.


9 posted on 12/12/2014 4:22:57 PM PST by muir_redwoods ("He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative." G.K .C)
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To: FR_addict

Will also go to heaven even If the dog is a pit bull that killed 2 babies?


10 posted on 12/12/2014 4:24:23 PM PST by Dqban22 (Hpo<p> http://i.imgur.com/26RbAPx.jpg)
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To: FR_addict

And cats too—he says they’re all up there!


11 posted on 12/12/2014 4:24:27 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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If I have to pick up dog poop in heaven I ain’t going.


12 posted on 12/12/2014 4:25:27 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Doctrine doesn't change. The trick is to find a way around it.)
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Without any biblical support whatsoever. Why doesn’t he just go all out and say the animals will be able to talk, dance, perform dinner theater for our amusement, and bring us our drink orders with a smile?


13 posted on 12/12/2014 4:26:18 PM PST by Salvavida (The restoration of the U.S.A. starts with filling the pews at every Bible-believing church.)
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To: FR_addict

Animals have a simple soul.

They cannot appreciate God on an abstract intellectual level as humans do but they have the simple faith of a child in Him.

Any one who has seen a dog grieve knows how sensitive they are to the loss of a loved one.


14 posted on 12/12/2014 4:26:37 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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“Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures”

Well, I don’t know about dogs going to heaven (Elvis wasn’t even sure about this), but it’s all God’s creatures, wouldn’t that include bacteria and viruses. Including gonorrhea and aids?

What I think is, is that we do not have a Pope...


15 posted on 12/12/2014 4:28:06 PM PST by babygene
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“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.”” Robert Louis Stevenson;

“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”” Will Rogers;


16 posted on 12/12/2014 4:28:27 PM PST by EXCH54FE (Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
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Well maybe I am crazy but I think our dog Buddy is there. He was an old soul and the greatest dog that ever lived.


17 posted on 12/12/2014 4:28:52 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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Maybe you’ll just see the ribeyes and ribs again. Heaven, after all.

If I see ribeyes and ribs, I'll know I'm in heaven. If I see bulls and boars....

18 posted on 12/12/2014 4:29:09 PM PST by fso301
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To: FR_addict

Finally! The Pope speaks ex cathedra!

[are we sure this is translated correctly this time???]


19 posted on 12/12/2014 4:30:57 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion ( "I didn't leave the Central Oligarchy Party. It left me." - Ronaldus Maximus)
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To: 9YearLurker

HEY NOW WAIT A MINUTE!

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT THOSE DARN CATS!

MINE 20 LBS OF PURE EVIL AND FANG!

(Just kidding I love cats too, I mean when she isn’t biting me, and I believe they also have souls.)


20 posted on 12/12/2014 4:31:12 PM PST by chris37 (heartless)
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