POPE IS DOPE
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3 min readSep 22, 2015
In celebration of the arrival of Pope Francis in the US, here are our top 7 favorite quotes showing why we love this new Pope!
1. Pope Francis on protecting the environment:
“As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family. When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil and pollute our seas, we betray that noble calling.”
2. Pope Francis supporting women’s rights:
“Women in the church are more important than bishops and priests.”
3. Pope Francis supporting gay rights:
“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?”
4. Pope Francis on staying humble and present:
“A constant flood of new consumer goods can baffle the heart and prevent us from cherishing each thing and each moment.”
5. Pope Francis on fighting economic inequality:
“Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.”
6. Pope Francis on validating the big bang:
“The Big Bang, which today we hold to be the origin of the world, does not contradict the intervention of the divine creator but, rather, requires it.”
7. Pope Francis supporting evolution:
