Vatican defends Pope after punch remark - CNN.com - 0 views
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(CNN)Pope Francis used a punch to make a point about the limits of free expressi
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Everyone has not only the liberty, but also the obligation, "to say what he thinks to help the common good,"
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"If Dr. Gasbarri, a great friend, says a swear word against my mother, then a punch awaits him," Francis said. "It's normal, it's normal. One cannot provoke, one cannot insult other people's faith, one cannot make fun
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Francis steadfastly denounced the terrorists' killings and the idea that anyone -- as the France attackers apparently did -- could pretend to justify such violence in the name of God.
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Pope Francis talked about the shootings in France without actually referencing the terrorists or Charlie Hebdo. He said that if someone does something than they can expect repercussions. He used an example that is someone cursed at his mother than they could expect a punch. The Pope was forced to defend this comment.