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Pope tells presidents only God can bring peace to Holy Land
Original source: Catholic News.com ^ | June 8, 2014 | Francis X. Rocca

Posted on 06/09/2014 8:45:24 AM PDT by Welchie25

Praying for peace in the Holy Land alongside leaders of long-antagonistic nations, Pope Francis called on God to act where human efforts had failed, to end what he described as violence inspired by the devil.

“More than once we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it,” the pope said June 8 at an evening ceremony in the Vatican Gardens. “That is why we are here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.”

The pope addressed his remarks to Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during an “invocation for peace” in the Holy Land, to which he had invited them during his visit to the region two weeks earlier.

“I was young, now I am old. I experienced war, I tasted peace,” Peres said in an English portion of his statement. “Never will I forget the bereaved families, parents and children, who paid the cost of war. And all my life I shall never stop to act for peace for the generations to come. Let’s all of us join hands and make it happen.”

The event, at which Christians, Muslims and Jews prayed in each other’s presence, was almost certainly the first of its kind at the Vatican, according to Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office.

(Excerpt) Read more at catholicnews.com ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Ecumenism; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: catholic; endtimes; holyland; israel; lastdays; peace; pope; popefrancis; prayer
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To: Blood of Tyrants
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_infallibility#Conditions_for_teachings_being_declared_infallible
this may explain infallibility better then I can.
21 posted on 06/09/2014 9:23:21 AM PDT by LauraJean (sometimes I win sometimes I donate to the equine benevolent society)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

No, as I said, the pope is supposed to be repeating God’s instructions by divine inspiration. Being God’s mouthpiece does not make you God or even god, just the messenger. Of course, that hasn’t always worked in practice as there have been many papal edicts that have been overturned.


22 posted on 06/09/2014 9:25:02 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Haven't you lost enough freedoms? Support an end to the WOD now.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

It sure would be nice if the Pope could bring peace to the Middle East just not at Israel’s expense.


23 posted on 06/09/2014 9:29:11 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: agere_contra

Calling him God incarnate is OT. This discussion is supposed to be about the Antichrist. ;-)


24 posted on 06/09/2014 9:30:24 AM PDT by Genoa (Starve the beast.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

We get it you are anti catholic and the Pope is Satan, a popular view these days and one that hardly sets you apart as enlightened.

The pope has spoken the truth, if God wills peace in the middle east as part of humanity’s story than it will be so. It really is that easy.


25 posted on 06/09/2014 9:31:22 AM PDT by longfellowsmuse (last of the living nomads)
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To: Welchie25

Looks like the Pope never heard of free will. There will be peace only when all those involved freely choose to stop killing, and to work for peace.
Blaming the devil doesn’t solve the problem. It’s humans acting out of their free will who choose evil over good.


26 posted on 06/09/2014 9:50:20 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine
You just made that up, didn't you?

Such a cute little tyke.

27 posted on 06/09/2014 9:57:57 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government." --Tacitus)
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To: longfellowsmuse

“The pope has spoken the truth, if God wills peace in the middle east as part of humanity’s story than it will be so. It really is that easy.”

Anybody can read the end of the story and figure that one out!


28 posted on 06/09/2014 10:01:55 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Such a cute little tyke.”

I’m trying!


29 posted on 06/09/2014 10:05:10 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: agere_contra; Jack Hydrazine

Let him spew. I like knowing who the ignorant and the bigots are.


30 posted on 06/09/2014 10:21:40 AM PDT by Lil Flower (American by birth. Southern by the Grace of God! ROLL TIDE!!)
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To: Lil Flower

Same here!


31 posted on 06/09/2014 10:22:59 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
...the pope is supposed to be repeating God’s instructions by divine inspiration. Being God’s mouthpiece does not make you God or even god, just the messenger.

Requesting a clarification, if you know the answer. Is the pope the only Roman Catholic with this ability? In other words, my main question is...

What makes the pope different than any true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ?
32 posted on 06/09/2014 10:28:28 AM PDT by Resettozero
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"More than once we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it,” the pope said June 8 at an evening ceremony in the Vatican Gardens. “That is why we are here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.”

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God bless Pope Francis!

33 posted on 06/09/2014 10:30:38 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

That’s good! Its nice to see you’re self aware!
:)


34 posted on 06/09/2014 10:32:56 AM PDT by Lil Flower (American by birth. Southern by the Grace of God! ROLL TIDE!!)
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To: Lil Flower

Thanks! Feels great being sentient and all! ;)


35 posted on 06/09/2014 10:35:51 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Welchie25

...and the IDF.


36 posted on 06/09/2014 10:42:11 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Ah, no he’s not supposed to be.


37 posted on 06/09/2014 10:47:15 AM PDT by DPMD
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To: DPMD

Glad to know that.


38 posted on 06/09/2014 10:52:11 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Apparently it is a bit difficult for you or you wouldn’t be engaging in this thread, unless of course you are motivated by narcissism.


39 posted on 06/09/2014 11:48:42 AM PDT by longfellowsmuse (last of the living nomads)
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To: longfellowsmuse

I would never be a BO wannabe!


40 posted on 06/09/2014 12:02:07 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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