Posted on 03/15/2013 9:48:09 AM PDT by Biggirl
BUENOS AIRES — While Jorge Mario Bergoglio served a higher authority as a Catholic shepherd in this cosmopolitan capital, he was also tested by more earthly powers: Argentine governments.
With the historic rise of an Argentine to the throne of St. Peter, this nation has erupted in celebration and debate, with one of its own becoming the first Latin American pope. The story of his relationship with his home government, some here say, underscores his willingness to butt heads with secular leaders whose politics conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.
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“Detested” is more like it...
Previously posted here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2997188/posts
But the prior posting had edited the title with ( ) to identify the pope by name.
You posted the literal title.
The title on Drudge is:
“POPE FRANCIS BATTLED SHE-DEVIL!” (Commie President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner = she-devil)
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