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riversedge

(75,145 posts)
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 04:06 PM Monday

Harris calls Pope Francis 'a visionary leader'

Source: abc news




2 hours and 26 minutes ago

Harris calls Pope Francis 'a visionary leader'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris in a statement called Pope Francis "a visionary leader who dedicated his life to service and justice."

"He encouraged us to protect our planet, championed a more inclusive church, and cared for all of God’s children -- especially the most vulnerable among us," Harris said. "Doug and I pray for His Holiness, and we join people around the world in mourning his loss."

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/pope-francis-live-updates-leader-catholic-church-dies?id=91681792&entryId=121021632&utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us



This is a very nice statement from Kamala Harris.
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Harris calls Pope Francis 'a visionary leader' (Original Post) riversedge Monday OP
One doesn't speak ill of the dead. Igel Monday #1

Igel

(36,719 posts)
1. One doesn't speak ill of the dead.
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 08:29 PM
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But, as a Ferengi would add, "... unless there's profit in it--otherwise speaking ill of the dead returns no profit."

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