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       20 HILARIOUS memes about the pope's gay slur slip that prove Gay Twitter can reclaim ANYTHING

       “These frociaggine, they’re trying to murder me,” it reads. Comedian and podcaster Matt Bellassai took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “the pope wakes up every morning and puts on a cunty ...

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       The Pope's Homophobic Slur Is Now A Meme

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       Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

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       Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using homophobic slur

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       Pope Francis Apologizes After Reportedly Using Anti-Gay Slur In Closed-Door Meeting

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       Pope’s reported remark on gay people ‘disappointing but not a step back’

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       Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report

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2. www.cbsnews.com › news › vatican-get-time-off-inVatican: Get time off in purgatory by following Pope on Twitter

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   Jul 17, 2013 · Under the Pope's new offer, those who follow the week's events on the Twitter feed can get a speedier transit through purgatory, hopefully on the way to heaven. Pope Francis clears John...

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3. www.theatlantic.com › international › archiveWhat the Pope Really Meant in His Twitter-Indulgences ...

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   Jul 19, 2013 · Francis does not actually type out his Twitter dispatches -- but he does reportedly "approve" them -- so it's not that far-fetched of a theory. The Vatican press office has not responded to an...

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   How does the Vatican use Twitter?

   • “Rather, the Vatican uses Twitter as a way to make the pope, his teachings and concerns part of the forum of ideas and discussions in this sector of social media.” Understanding that @Pontifex is a Vatican operation, instead of directly in the hands of the pope, is crucial for interpreting its daily tweets.

   Seven years in, pope's Twitter account garners success, criticism and

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   Why did Pope Francis take over Twitter?

   • The aim was to make the Twitter handle vague enough to be taken over by a successor, and incidentally the name couldn’t have been better suited for the next pope, Francis, who made “build bridges, not walls” the motto of his pontificate. Since 2012, the pope’s Twitter account has undergone several transformations.

   Seven years in, pope's Twitter account garners success, criticism and

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   Is Pope Francis granting indulgences to Twitter followers?

   • According to a new Vatican decree, issued last month but reported just about everywhere this week, Pope Francis will be granting indulgences -- or time off terms in purgatory -- to Catholics who closely follow his Twitter or other social media accounts during the World Youth Day event in Rio de Janeiro next week.

   What the Pope Really Meant in His Twitter-Indulgences

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   How many followers does the Pope have on Twitter?

   • The Pope has almost 2.7 million followers on Twitter. Jessica Hartogs is a news editor for CBSNews.com. You can find her on Twitter: @jessicahartogs

   Vatican: Get time off in purgatory by following Pope on Twitter

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5. qz.com › 33365 › the-pope-is-now-on-twitter-and-yesThe pope is now on Twitter—and, yes, his tweets ... - Quartz

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   Dec 3, 2012 · Christopher Mims. Published December 3, 2012. As of this morning, the pope is on Twitter at @pontifex. And, no pressure on the pontiff, but the Catholic Church has already declared that...

6. religionnews.com › 2019/12/12 › seven-years-in-popesSeven years in, pope's Twitter account garners success ...

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   Dec 12, 2019 · Since 2012, the pope’s Twitter account has undergone several transformations. Not only the differing social media presence of the two popes, but also in terms of engagement. Initially,...

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8. www.today.com › money › vatican-unveils-popesVatican unveils Pope's Twitter handle: @pontifex - TODAY

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   Dec 3, 2012 · Dec. 3, 2012, 6:34 AM PST. By Philip Pullella, Reuters. The secret's out. Pope Benedict's new handle on Twitter will be @pontifex, beating out other contenders that had been considered to...

9. www.vaticannews.va › en › popeTenth anniversary of @Pontifex's first tweet - Vatican News

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   Dec 12, 2022 · blessing. science and technology. anniversary. Tenth anniversary of @Pontifex's first tweet. It was 12 December 2012, when Pope Benedict XVI sent his first 'tweet' and imparted his first blessing via social media. Today the account is one of the most followed in the world and has 53 million followers. Vatican News.