Regarding Bernie's meeting with the Pope

[Uncle Joe]

(snip)

Sanders said it was a brief meeting at the papal residence. "I told him that I was incredibly appreciative of the incredible role that he is playing in this planet in discussing issues about the need for an economy based on morality, not greed."

The Vatican is loathe to get involved in electoral campaigns, and usually tries to avoid any perception of partisanship as far as the pope is concerned. Popes rarely travel to countries during the thick of political campaigns, knowing a papal photo op with the sitting head of state can be exploited for political ends.

However, Francis has been known to flout Vatican protocol, and the meeting with Sanders is evidence that his personal desires often trump Vatican diplomacy.

(snip)

The invitation to Sanders to address the Vatican conference raised eyebrows when it was announced last week and touched off allegations that the senator lobbied for the invitation.

But the chancellor for the pontifical academy, Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, said he invited Sanders because he was the only U.S. presidential candidate who showed deep interest in the teachings of Francis.


http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/bernie-sanders-met-pope-francis-38444216

There were no pics made but the last paragraph is the primary reason this all came about.

This is about whether the U.S. and the world can evolve or adapt to equitable, just or moral economics, oligarchies simply don't fit the bill.

[beam me up scottie]

1. One yahoo is claiming that Bernie "ambushed" the pope but I found this:

Vatican source said the meeting was not a chance encounter and had been planned.

Bernie Sanders meets privately with Pope Francis

[Uncle Joe]

2. I read that as well, beam me up scottie.

Peace to you.

[beam me up scottie]

3. It's going to be a glorious day, Uncle Joe.

Peace to you!

[Uncle Joe]

4. Back at you.

[Nyan]

5. Seriously?

Who "ambushes" the Pope? Do they think that's even possible?

[beam me up scottie]

6. Of course, they must find some way to dismiss this as an evil plot by Bernie.

The guy is a genius mastermind, didn't you hear?

[Bodhi BloodWave]

7. Didn't you know, Bernie has been trained as a ninja and easily bypassed the Papal Swiss Guards :p nt

[CharlotteVale]

8. SPROING! Camp Weathervane spin machine in for repair.

[Uncle Joe]

9. I just read a post on another thread were they claimed that Bernie "ambushed" the Pope, never

mind the facts.

Vatican source said the meeting was not a chance encounter and had been planned.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/04/16/italian-media-sanders-met-privately-with-pope-francis/