Pope Francis reveals he used to work as a bar bouncer

FOX NEWS ^ | 12/03/2013

[SeekAndFind]

It’s common knowledge that St. Peter guards the pearly gates. But what many people might not know is Pope Francis used to guard the door at a bar in Argentina.

That’s right: Pope Francis used to be a bar bouncer.

The 76-year-old pontiff disclosed his previous vocation in a parish visit to the church of San Cirillo Alessandrino in a working-class neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome on Sunday, the Catholic News Service reported.

The nugget from Francis’ past, when he used to be known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was disclosed during a four-hour conversation, in which the pope also mentioned he used to sweep floors and run tests in a chemical laboratory as a teenager.

[faithhopecharity]

well, that work experience may have provided some useful insights for leading the flock...

[JoeDetweiler]

Never worked as a bouncer....but I have been bounced ;-)

[JediJones]

He can team up with other tough guys from the major religions to star in The Expendables 3: Holy Hellraisers.

[lee martell]

This man has lived a full life already, so now he can concentrate on the healing of The Church. Pope Francis is even gaining favor of some agnostics, and lapsed or Cafeteria Catholics.

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

I like this pope in some ways in other ways he seems to be out in left field. Jesus was criticized for ministering in public houses (bars), as I read it he said he goes where the need is.

[Volunteer]

He has worked real jobs. He takes a more humble approach. I like this Pope. But, it’s not my opinion that matters.

[God luvs America]

He has worked real jobs. He takes a more humble approach.

the antithesis of ayatollah obama....

[Cicero]

Actually, a bar bouncer may be exactly what we need, to clean out the Vatican and retire the worst dissident bishops.

[NYer]

Catholic ping!

[tumblindice]

Yeah, but could he bounce Superman? Luther vs. Superman.

[mikrofon]

Dunno, but Martin Luther did bounce Pope Leo X in 1521 ...

[Mrs. Don-o]

Well, I like a guy with varied work experience. Bouncer's good.

A little stable-scrubbing experience is ever better.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Or was it t’other way around?

[AU72]

“You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here”

[Hieronymus]

Indeed

[SevenofNine]

Dude seriously

Well you got start somewhere right LOL!

[Bigg Red]

Well, I hope he starts bouncin’ some bishops in the US, starting with that jerk Gomez in CA.

[mikrofon]

LOL, perspective I suppose...

(Leo looks more the part w/ the “Vespers shadow” ;)

[Mrs. Don-o]

Vesper shadow — heh.