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Fears Grow For Pope's Safety In Brazil
The Telegraph ^ | July 24, 2013l | Nick Squires and Donna Bowater

Posted on 07/24/2013 3:10:57 AM PDT by Biggirl

The Pontiff was forced to arrive at Guanabara palace, the house of the governor of Rio state, by military helicopter, as protesters clashed with riot police using tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades.

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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Prayer
KEYWORDS: brazil; popefrancis; wyd
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To: Biggirl

Exactly why are these idiots protesting the Pope?


21 posted on 07/24/2013 9:45:53 AM PDT by Jean2
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To: Jean2

They are not protesting the Pope, more like the government and its spending for World Cup Soccer Championship and the Summer Olympics. They pretty much are leaving the Pope alone.


22 posted on 07/24/2013 9:50:02 AM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: Biggirl

Thank you for clearing that up.


23 posted on 07/24/2013 9:56:19 AM PDT by Jean2
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To: Jean2

Your welcome!


24 posted on 07/24/2013 9:59:01 AM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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