Posted on 01/26/2016 12:34:12 PM PST by Olog-hai
Pope Francis held talks with Iran's president at the Vatican Tuesday, calling on Tehran to play a key role in stopping the spread of terrorism as Iran tries to improve its image in the global arena following an agreement on its nuclear program.
The pontiff warmly clasped the hand of President Hassan Rouhani in the first official call paid on a pontiff by an Iranian president since 1999. They held 40 minutes of private talks before Rouhani met with other top Vatican officials.
The talks "delved into the conclusion and application of the nuclear accord, and the important role that Iran is called upon to play, together with other countries of the region, was highlighted," the Holy See said.
It added that that role should "foster adequate political solutions to the issues plaguing the Middle East, fighting the spread of terrorism and arms trafficking." ...
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Fight themselves?
When pigs fly ...
Exactly. All we need to do is to ask all thugs and murderers to fight themselves. How simple and overlooked.
Talk about inviting a fox into your chicken coop ....
I’m don’t know what they’re using for incense these days in the Vatican.. But ... Somebody may want to double check what’s in it.
What the heck is he doing there? Getting measurements for the prayer rugs that he will put in the Vatican when they get their caliphate?
Several mother foxes with babies.
"Iran must kick its own ass"
That's telling them Pope!
I don’t even know what to say...
What color is the sky on the planet I live on?
Since Iran considers Israel to be a terrorist state, they will (of course) be on board with that.
Since Iran considers Israel to be a terrorist state, they will (of course) be on board with that.
Or else what?
They also consider the USA to be a terrorist state. You know, that whole “Great Satan” thing.
Your sky is blue, the planet the pope lives on is as yet unnamed but rumor has it the sky is rose colored ...
Iran conciders itself at war with the US since 1979 ...
The alternative universe continues......
The Pope has gone from being the Vicar of Christ to being the Crazy Vicar...
Darnit, all the fun stuff has already been said!
...and the Pope needs to become a Baptist.
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