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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble". As part of his drive to make the Catholic Church …More
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble".
As part of his drive to make the Catholic Church more austere and focus on the poor, Francis told young and trainee priests and nuns from around the world that having the latest smartphone or fashion accessory was not the route to happiness.
"It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this," he said.
"A car is necessary to do a lot of work, but please, choose a more humble one. If you like the fancy one, just think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world," he said.
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As part of his drive to make the Catholic Church more austere and focus on the poor, Francis told young and trainee priests and nuns from around the world that having the latest smartphone or fashion accessory was not the route to happiness.
"It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this," he said.
"A car is necessary to do a lot of work, but please, choose a more humble one. If you like the fancy one, just think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world," he said.
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@Cannoli- We have had our disagreements, and you are a tough debater, but on this, you are spot on!-
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Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble".
The liturgy is in chaos. Most Catholics use contraception, agree with abortion, are accepting of homosexual marriage, priests and bishops openly campaign for women priests and homosexual rights, sacrilege occurs with regularity by the refusal and cowardice to enforce CAnon …More
Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble".
The liturgy is in chaos. Most Catholics use contraception, agree with abortion, are accepting of homosexual marriage, priests and bishops openly campaign for women priests and homosexual rights, sacrilege occurs with regularity by the refusal and cowardice to enforce CAnon 915 even at papal masses... but despite all of this which is destroying the very fabric of what the Catholic Church has taught for centuries, this pope is more concerned and feels the need to preach about whether priests should drive a BMW or take a bus?
The liturgy is in chaos. Most Catholics use contraception, agree with abortion, are accepting of homosexual marriage, priests and bishops openly campaign for women priests and homosexual rights, sacrilege occurs with regularity by the refusal and cowardice to enforce CAnon 915 even at papal masses... but despite all of this which is destroying the very fabric of what the Catholic Church has taught for centuries, this pope is more concerned and feels the need to preach about whether priests should drive a BMW or take a bus?