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Pope says people who have pets instead of kids are “selfish”

Pope says people who have pets instead of kids are “selfish”

Guess he doesn’t follow any #DogMoms on Insta, then… In a move that is currently ruffling some feathers (and fur), Pope Francis has claimed that people who choose to have pets over children are selfish. Speaking to a general audience at the Vatican, the Pope discussed parenthood and how less people are choosing it. “Today… […]

5 years ago

This gal took a selfie with the Pope, and people absolutely loved it

This gal took a selfie with the Pope, and people absolutely loved it

What a legend! So we all know that the Pope visited Ireland this weekend, right? I mean, how could you not? Literally every road in Dublin was closed. There were protests on the streets, a large number of unhappy people and a lot of media attention. And while the visit didn’t sit well with many, […]

8 years ago

BREAKING: The Pope Will Visit Ireland in 2018

BREAKING: The Pope Will Visit Ireland in 2018

Pope Francis will make his first visit to Ireland in August 2018. The news was confirmed by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny this morning following a 23-minute meeting in the Vatican. The visit will be the first by a sitting Pope since John Paul II drew crowds of more than 1.25 million to Dublin’s Phoenix Park […]

10 years ago

Pope calls on business leaders to make maternity leave a priority

Pope calls on business leaders to make maternity leave a priority

The Pope has called on business leaders to place a stronger focus on maternity leave and supporting women who are starting families.  Speaking to an audience of Christian Union of Italian Business Executives, Pope Francis highlighted that women who reveal their pregnancy to their boss or manager are frequently fired or offered paltry maternity leave to […]

11 years ago

WATCH: Pope Francis cracks up when he sees a baby dressed just like him

WATCH: Pope Francis cracks up when he sees a baby dressed just like him

He may have doled out his fair share of (questionable) parenting advice over the past year, but Pope Francis just did something that made us smile. Parading through Philadelphia on Sunday, he spotted a baby girl in full papal gear, and it cracked him up. Local residents Daniel and Dana Madden dressed their baby just like […]

11 years ago