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Related: About this forumSuspecting that this is a put-on, but it would be cool if it were true
Last edited Tue Oct 27, 2015, 05:24 AM - Edit history (1)
Pope Francis Endorses Bernie Sanders for President Spoof!http://usatoday.com.co/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president/
The synod experience also made us better realize that the true defenders are not those who uphold its letter, but its spirit; not ideas but people; not formulas but free availability of Gods love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said. I see in Senator Bernard Sanders a man of great integrity and moral conviction, who understands these principles and genuinely wants whats best for all people.
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Suspecting that this is a put-on, but it would be cool if it were true (Original Post)
eridani
Oct 2015
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dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)1. Not true
And honestly I'd self delete this because there are some amongst us who would make a meal out of us believing rumor as fact.
Here is the complete text of the Pope's speech:http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/10/24/pope-franciss-address-at-the-end-of-the-family-synod-full-text/
I wish it were true too!
eridani
(51,907 posts)2. Are you thinking that this isn't obvious enough?
I can't imagine the Pope getting that specifically into politics.
beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)3. They'll try to claim we posted this as fact.
Maybe edit the title to let everyone know that WE are aware it's a spoof?
dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)4. That was exactly my thought, bmus nt
Admiral Loinpresser
(3,859 posts)5. Francis is thinking it, just not saying it. n/t