Francis denies any involvement in Argentina's complicated situation: 'pure nonsense'

Monday, February 10th 2014 - 03:33 UTC

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Pope Francis dismissed on Sunday reports that he had called for a meeting between representatives from President of Cristina Fernández government and members of the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) and organized labor CGT union, with the supposed aim of discussing economic issues. Read full article

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Be serious
I think we all agree that divine intervention is needed to save Argyland.
Feb 10th, 2014 - 04:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Bongo
I'm not sure even that would be enough.
Feb 10th, 2014 - 09:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pirate Love
Even an argentine pope cant lie straight, “help iron out positions.” sounds like an abuse of power ,surely.
next he will be telling us he hasnt had an altar boy.
Feb 10th, 2014 - 05:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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paulcedron
when you dont have nothing to say, and when you know a shit about the matter, the best thing is to keep quiet, you assholes #1 -2 -3
Feb 10th, 2014 - 07:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
No, the Popsicle never said nonsense, what he really said was “tell TMBOA to fuck off and say 100 ‘Hail Mary’s’ in penance”.

And, if he didn’t say it, he should have because anything less just won’t get through the Botox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01QQZyl-_I
Feb 10th, 2014 - 09:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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golfcronie
Looking at the picture of the Pope, I know exactly how he feels. He has enough troubles in the Vatican without Argentinas problems.
Feb 10th, 2014 - 10:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Zaphod102
@5 You could be right.

When he was bishop of Buenos Aires he repeatedly asked to see CFK to discuss the problems but was continually ignored. Of course, when he became pope she suddenly wanted to see him and he was gracious enough not to stoop to her level.

However, I can fully understand why he'd not want to have anything to do with the current government after the way they treated him, the way they've misrepresented him here and the fact that he must know they are on borrowed time. His primary concern is the people of Argentina and it is clear that CFK is incapable of helping them so why would he do anything to prolong their pain by doing anything that might be construed as giving her any credibility? Good for him!
Feb 11th, 2014 - 12:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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paulcedron
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agree.
spot on.
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Zaphod102
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Thank you, It's good to know that you agree that the CFK administration is doomed and the pope wants as little to do with them as possible. I don't blame him.
Feb 11th, 2014 - 05:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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