Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that fol

[Don1]

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[Anakin Skywalker]

bastards. the papacy must burn.

On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 3:56 AM, Don < wrote:

  Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html

Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[hailazazel]

LOL I can't help myself... They are so fucking desperate.

HAIL SATAN!!!!

--- In , "Don" < wrote:

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[blacksun1142]

I just hope that people are going to wake up after this insanely ridiculous statement. Judging from most of the comments in the article, it doesn't seem like people fell for it.

--- In , "Don" < wrote:

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[hwitwyrm]

Godsdammit, they are really getting desperate aren't they? Absolutely pathetic.

--- In , "Don" < wrote:

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[Jason Noyes]

Didn't the catholic church say selling indulgences was wrong? So what's this? More hypocrisy.
Jason
Hail Satan!

--- In , "Don" < wrote:

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....

 

[Magus Immortalis]

More people are waking up and seeing what a joke Christianity is, and a bigger joke is the Pope. He must be desperate and down to his last straw and hand if he's pulling this stupidity.I wouldn't doubt people would get very angry, seeing that he is taking people for fools by offering up this bullshit.

From: Jason Noyes <noyesj30@...
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  Didn't the catholic church say selling indulgences was wrong? So what's this? More hypocrisy.
Jason
Hail Satan!

--- In , "Don" < wrote:

Pope Francis offers reduced time in Purgatory for Catholics that follow him on Twitter


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 13666.html


Salvation – or at least a shorter stay in Purgatory – might now be only a tweet away with news that Pope Francis is to offer "indulgences" – remissions for temporary punishment – to the faithful who follow him on the social media site.


Around 1.5 million are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate World Youth Day with the Argentine pontiff later this month. But for those who can't make it to Brazil, forgiveness may be available to contrite sinners who follow Francis's progress via their TV screen or social networks.

The Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican court that rules on the forgiveness of sins, has said that indulgences may be given to those who follow the "rites and pious exercises" of the event on television, radio and through social media.

The Penitentiary said that Pope Francis' Twitter account, which has already gathered seven million followers, would be one such medium.

Vatican officials, noted however, that to obtain indulgences over the internet or otherwise, believers would first have to confess their sins, offer prayers and attend Mass....