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Pope Francis Lets Down Syndrome Teen Who Escaped Abortion Sit in Popemobile
Down Syndrome Awareness Month comes to a close on Thursday, and we couldn't let it pass by without sharing one more inspiring story about the strides that are being made in Down syndrome awareness and acceptance. Pope Francis has already demonstrated on numerous occasions his dedication to promoting the value of human life.
Before he was even pope, Jorge Bergoglio urged Argentinian priests to support women who became pregnant out of wedlock and honor their courageous decision to choose life. Since his move to Rome, the Holy Father has remained faithful to this principle, even making a surprise call to a young mom who chose life in spite of difficulty. Ref. Source 8
Pope Francis Applauded for Kissing, Blessing Disabled Man Covered With Boils
The praise for Pope Francis since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church has been consistent over the last several months. Catholics and Protestants alike have showered him with praise for not only his pro-life position but his willingness to show extended love and support for the disabled.
Just days after getting international acclaim for letting a teen with Down Syndrome take a spin in the Popemobile, Pope Francis is drawing accolades for showing love to a disabled man covered in boils.The Pope wasted no time in kissing and blessing the man. Ref. Source 2
Pope Francis Greets Hundreds of Disabled Visitors With Warm Embraces and Smiles
Pope Francis has received worldwide praise for his outreach to people who are mentally and physically disabled. The leader of the Catholic Church recently kissed and blessed a man with tumors all over his head and he let a teenager with Down Syndrome take a spin in the Popemobile.
From an AP report about the meeting with more than 600 people with disabilities: Ref. Source 8
Man Without a Face: Pope Francis Takes Time to Bless Severely Disfigured Man
Two weeks after Pope Francis blessed a disabled man who suffered from growths all over his head and body, the leader of the Catholic Church took the time to bless a severely disfigured man without a face.
The disabled man who made international headlines after Pope Francis blessed him was greatly appreciative of the Pope taking his time to bless him. Now, Pope Francis paused during his weekly audience to greet another disfigured person, showing his sensitivity to the dignity and worth of human life no matter what physical conditions they face. Ref. Source 1
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This Pope is doing things way differently than the others. He's a people's man, lets just hope he doesn't burn out from it.
On the page of the link above there was a kid that wouldn't leave him alone. He handled it well because "Suffer the little children to come unto me..." Is what he would have been hit with if he tried to do a Justin Beiber (Argentina flag episode) with the child.
Pope Francis: Catholic Church Will Never Compromise on Abortion
Today, the Vatican released the text of Evangelii Gaudium ("The Joy of the Gospel"), an Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis that specifically addresses pro-life and pro-family issues.
The text of the message makes it clear that the Catholic Church cannot and will not compromise on its pro-life teachings on abortion. Ref. Source 3
New Popes Dream Includes Tolerance Compassion And Tradition
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This week, Pope Francis released a new document called the "Evangelii Gaudium" (The Joy of the Gospel). His first major document has captured the attention of Vatican watchers, who describe a vision statement of what Francis sees for the future of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis Reveals He Once Worked As A Bouncer
Religious Based News
Long before becoming the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis worked some odd jobs. At a church in Rome over the weekend, the pope talked about sweeping floors, working in a chemical lab and teaching in high school. And at one time, he kicked troublemakers out of clubs.
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