Pope and RMN to meet today

[Hagoth]

I'd love to hear a recording of what actually transpired at this meeting. I imagine it followed the same format as all of the other meetings that day. I doubt there were any Abinidi-like sermons or messages that God wanted the true prophet to pass on to the pontiff. Probably some general chit-chat and kissing up and then "ok, time for the next appointment, enjoy your vacation...Ooh a bicycle!"

[Palerider]

The battle is over. The church has officially lost control of its message.

I really don't care for this type of degrading mockery!!!!

At least Colonel Sanders provided real food in exchange for your money..!!

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[Hagoth]

I wonder if at any point the pope said, "you guys are Mormons, right?"

Also, I'm going to throw out the likelihood that the pope doesn't actually have warm feelings for the CoJCoLDS, considering the massive effort we have made to convert as many people as possible away from his church.

[Phil Lurkerman]

I wonder if at any point the pope said, "you guys are Mormons, right?"

Also, I'm going to throw out the likelihood that the pope doesn't actually have warm feelings for the CoJCoLDS, considering the massive effort we have made to convert as many people as possible away from his church.

I doubt he loses much sleep over it.

[wtfluff]

The battle is over. The church has officially lost control of its message.

< Colonel Sanders look-alike contestant photo removed to save screen-space >

Some of them look so much better (dare I say human?) With those tiny patches of facial hair.

[Hagoth]

Man, is formerly-lds.org blowing this meeting out of proportion:
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/ ... is-vatican

"How inspiring it was for me to witness two of the leaders of the leading faiths in the world meet together and share brotherhood,"

I'm sure it was obvious to those present that it was little more than a photo op.

[Random]

“The Lord is pleased” to have all these church authorities in Rome, Nelson said. "He wanted it done that way. It will be a blessing for the people all over the world. Because these apostles now will go all over the world and recount the experiences that they have felt here as this holy house was dedicated.”

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2019/03 ... s-history/

President Nelson said the Lord told him to take the entire First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to Rome for the dedication. “I was just following the instructions I received,” he said. “It was very clear to me.”

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-a ... rist-49196

[oliblish]

Oh ya'll…
This is so embarrassing

Look what Rusty gave him... Oh I can't even...

A cheap a$$ framed copy of Fam Proc
And a Jesus statute. 'Cause the Pope doesn't have enough of those. I mean he only lives in the F-ING Vatican.

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I'm not sure that they though this one through. Lets give the Pope a cheap replica of a protestant style statue of Jesus where the original is located in a Lutheran church.



The original statue at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark's Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark.

[oliblish]

http://press.vatican.va/content/salasta ... 0309a.html

Here's what the Pope had to say about the meeting with the European Cycling Union:

Audience with participants in the Annual Congress of the European Cycling Union, 09.03.2019

At 12.35 today, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Francis received in audience the participants in the 32nd Annual Congress of the European Cycling Union (Union Européenne de Cyclisme – UEC), and the eighth Assembly of the African Cycling Confederation (Confédération Africaine de Cyclisme – CAC), to be held tomorrow, Sunday 10 March, in Rome.

The following is the Pope’s address to those present:

Address of the Holy Father

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

I am pleased to welcome the participants in the Annual Congress of the European Cycling Union, which on this occasion is also hosting the Assembly of the African Cycling Confederation. I especially greet the President of the International Cycling Union, Mr David Lappartient, and thank him for his words.

The relationship between the Church and sport has a long history, which has become ever stronger over time. Sport can be a great help to the human development of all, encouraging them to give of their best, as they seek to attain a certain goal. This is because sport teaches perseverance, sacrifice, and self-denial. We can think, for example, of the long and demanding training or the observance of a strict discipline of life. The practice of a sport also teaches us not to be discouraged and to start again with determination after a defeat or injury. Sport often becomes an opportunity to express with enthusiasm the joy of living and the true satisfaction of having crossed the finishing line.

Cycling, in particular, is one of the sports that places emphasis on some of the virtues, such as patience in effort, on long and difficult climbs; courage, in trying to breakaway or making a sprint; integrity, in respecting the rules; altruism and team spirit. Indeed, if we consider road cycling – one of its most common forms – we can see how the whole team works together during the races: the support riders, the sprinters, the climbers. They often have to sacrifice themselves for the leader, and when a teammate experiences difficulty it is the other teammates who show support and accompaniment. In life too, it is necessary to cultivate a spirit of selflessness, generosity and community in order to help those who have fallen behind and who need help to achieve a certain goal.

Many cyclists have been examples, in sport and in life, for their integrity and consistency, giving of their best in cycling. In their careers they have known how to combine strength of mind and determination to achieve victory, but also solidarity and joy of living in bearing witness to having discovered the potential of the human being, created in the image and likeness of God, and the beauty of living in communion with others and with creation. Athletes have this extraordinary opportunity to communicate to everyone, especially young people, the positive values of life and the desire to devote it to the pursuit of high and noble goals.

This helps us understand the importance, for anyone who practices a sport – from occasional participants, to amateurs or professionals – of always being able to practice it at the service of the growth and integral development of the person. When the opposite takes place and sport becomes an end in itself, and the person an instrument at the service of other interests such as prestige and profit, then distortions appear that taint it. I am thinking of doping, dishonesty, disrespect for oneself and one’s opponents, and corruption.

I would also like to say a word about new developments in the field of cycling, which are spreading among the younger generations and which, like all new developments, can arouse resistance and represent a challenge for more traditional disciplines. The commitment that the Church has undertaken to listen to young people, to take to heart their expectations, and their ways of expressing their desire to live and fulfil themselves is also beneficial for you. It is necessary to accompany new generations without losing sight of the healthy traditions and popular culture that, in many countries of the world, accompanies cycling and its champions.

I wish you a fruitful meeting during these days, and in asking you to pray for me, I impart to all of you my heartfelt blessing. Thank you.

Here is what the Pope had to say about meeting with Russel M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

crickets...

[Hagoth]

Here is what the Pope had to say about meeting with Russel M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

crickets...

Obviously stunned into reverent silence by their presence.

[misterfake371]

I have a feeling it's a much bigger deal for Pres. Nelson than for the pope.

Do you think RMN will refer to him as Your Holiness or Mr. The Beast? Do you think he'll be able to resist saying something like, "You know, I have more priesthood power in my little finger than you have in your entire church." (a phrase I picked up from my Aaronic Priesthood days)

Ha! Yes! Shortly after I became a deacon, my advisor said in class, "brother misterfake371, you now have more true priesthood than the Pope in Rome!" good times.

[misterfake371]

Here's a joke I remember hearing from back in the day... probably on my mission or something...

So the Pope is sitting in the Vatican one day and a cardinal comes up with a phone in his had and says, "Pope, Pope, hey, I have good news and bad news."

The Pope says, "What's the good news?"

The cardinal says, "God is on the phone, and he wants to talk to you."

The Pope says, "Wow, this is great! This is like... revelation! Wait... but what's the bad news?"

The cardinal says, "He's calling from Salt Lake City."

[misterfake371]

The Christ statue gift was pretty good, I think. It's a lot better than a copy of the Book of Mormon with 1 Nephi 13 highlighted.

[Corsair]

"So, Your Holiness, thank you for letting us have this photo op together. Here's a statue of Jesus that I bought on sale at Deseret Book. It's small and insignificant, kind of like our church."

[Hagoth]

"So, Your Holiness, thank you for letting us have this photo op together. Here's a statue of Jesus that I bought on sale at Deseret Book. It's small and insignificant, kind of like our church."

"So... no bike? I was really hoping someone would give me a bike"

[Random]

Hey, at least Nelson didn't give him a signed photo of the first presidency.

[moksha]

"You open it up and there is a bottle of Benedictine inside..."

[MoPag]

Hey, at least Nelson didn't give him a signed photo of the first presidency.

He probably wanted to though