Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

lame54

(35,294 posts)
Tue Dec 17, 2013, 01:10 PM Dec 2013

New Coke Bad - New Pope Good

Sometimes it's good to change the recipe

http://crooksandliars.com/2013/12/pope-invites-homeless-birthday-breakfast

Pope Francis invited four homeless people to mass and breakfast in the Vatican on his 77th birthday on Tuesday, which he celebrated with Vatican staff and their families, Vatican radio reported.

The pope hosted the breakfast at St Martha's Residence, the Vatican hotel where he has stayed since his election, spurning the more grandiose Apostolic Palace where leaders of the Catholic Church usually live.

The four homeless people were among the dozens who spend every night camped out around St Peter's Square.

The Vatican said in a statement that the occasion was "particularly friendly" and the Vatican's "prime minister" -- newly-appointed Secretary of State Pietro Parolin -- wished the pope a happy birthday.
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
New Coke Bad - New Pope Good (Original Post) lame54 Dec 2013 OP
k&r for Pope Francis. n/t Laelth Dec 2013 #1
Waitin' for the hatin' Glassunion Dec 2013 #2
Homeless people to breakfast....sheesh Historic NY Dec 2013 #3
Or ripping capitalism lame54 Dec 2013 #4
I think he has already done that. nt madinmaryland Dec 2013 #5
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»New Coke Bad - New Pope G...