Pope says we should all lead a simpler life

[Camelot1971]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46676268

I'm guessing he will be moving out of the Vatican (one of the richest states in the world) and living somewhere simple in a small house in Rome?

[wiggy001]

Church in "do as I say not as I do" shocker

[Gameface]

My life would be simpler if I had more money.

[dudleybloke]

Did he say that while sitting attop his solid gold throne?

[Pesty]

Yeah great idea you paedo loving communist.

We all stop buying stuff, people lose jobs, the developed countries turn to st but you are ok in your palace surrounded by huge walls and armed guards.

Oh you don’t belive in walls either.

[Mothersruin]

Strange, religion don't usually do hypocrisy...

[vikingaero]

Popey said:

He also condemned the huge divide between the world's rich and poor, saying Jesus's birth in poverty in a stable should make everyone reflect on the meaning of life.

Erm. Vatican. Poor? Divide? The rich Vatican shalt not give to the poor, other than words and sermons.

[quote]not by devouring and hoarding, but by sharing and giving

Just as The Vatican and most religions hoard trillions.

I think most people are doing OK compared this lot.

[Jonesy23]

Camelot1971 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46676268

I'm guessing he will be moving out of the Vatican (one of the richest states in the world) and living somewhere simple in a small house in Rome?

Thought he stayed living out in a couple of rooms in the Casa Santa Marta hostel not the Papal Appartments?

So doing exactly what you suggested?


PH in 'simple prejudice is easier than research' shocka.

Edited by Jonesy23 on Tuesday 25th December 12:09

[98elise]

Jonesy23 said:

Camelot1971 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46676268

I'm guessing he will be moving out of the Vatican (one of the richest states in the world) and living somewhere simple in a small house in Rome?

Thought he stayed living out in a couple of rooms in the Domus Santa Marta hostel not the Papal Appartments?

So doing exactly what you suggested?


PH in 'simple prejudice is easier than research' shocka.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/the-pope/10086876/Pope-Francis-shunned-official-papal-apartments-to-live-normal-life.html

That doesn't look very hostel like to me, especially when they say it's a suite of rooms. I wouldn't mind "simplifying" my bedroom to that standard.

[JustALooseScrew]

Turds - the lot of them, I'm trying not to spoil this oh so very special day so I'll just leave you this NSFW musical interlude

[Jasandjules]

He can share the Vatican property portfolio with me....

[Likes Fast Cars]

Jasandjules said:

He can share the Vatican property portfolio with me....

....Me Too!

[whoami]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Amen.

[Jasandjules]

Likes Fast Cars said:

Jasandjules said:

He can share the Vatican property portfolio with me....

....Me Too!

Three ways still makes us billionaires. I am happy with that and of course they would be delighted as that means sharing......

[BoRED S2upid]

Likes Fast Cars said:

Jasandjules said:

He can share the Vatican property portfolio with me....

....Me Too!

Or maybe he will start by making it free to visit! Nice and simple come and go as you please.

[loafer123]

Jonesy23 said:

Thought he stayed living out in a couple of rooms in the Casa Santa Marta hostel not the Papal Appartments?

So doing exactly what you suggested?


PH in 'simple prejudice is easier than research' shocka.

Edited by Jonesy23 on Tuesday 25th December 12:09

To his credit, you are right.

Doesn’t help with the rest of the church, but he is doing his best.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

loafer123 said:

but he is doing his best.

Doing his best???? What, handing over all internal records on child abuse and rape to Interpol, so the last pope who is still living in the Vatican, can be arrested?

[loafer123]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Doing his best???? What, handing over all internal records on child abuse and rape to Interpol, so the last pope who is still living in the Vatican, can be arrested?

I am no defender of the Catholic faith, but I suspect it isn’t as simple as “Right, guys, I am now the Pope, so lets sort out 500 years of abuse and the have a healing Mass next Sunday,”

[whoami]

loafer123 said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Doing his best???? What, handing over all internal records on child abuse and rape to Interpol, so the last pope who is still living in the Vatican, can be arrested?

I am no defender of the Catholic faith, but I suspect it isn’t as simple as “Right, guys, I am now the Pope, so lets sort out 500 years of abuse and the have a healing Mass next Sunday,”

Institutionalised cover up aside, what’s to stop him doing exactly that?

[TwigtheWonderkid]

loafer123 said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Doing his best???? What, handing over all internal records on child abuse and rape to Interpol, so the last pope who is still living in the Vatican, can be arrested?

I am no defender of the Catholic faith, but I suspect it isn’t as simple as “Right, guys, I am now the Pope, so lets sort out 500 years of abuse and the have a healing Mass next Sunday,”

It really is. "Hello, is that the head of Interpol? I'm the new Pope. Can you come round with about 100 of your officers, I'm giving you free reign to go thru all our records, and arrest whoever you choose to."