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Pope takes roses and chocolates to Italy’s abortion pioneer

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Pope Francis has taken chocolates and a bouquet of roses to the Italian politician who successfully campaigned to legalise abortion in the 1970s.

Emma Bonino, 76, who was recently discharged from hospital after treatment for heart and respiratory problems, received the Pontiff in her home where the pair were pictured chatting in their wheelchairs on her terrace.

Afterwards, Ms Bonino said on X that Francis, 87, had praised her as an example of “freedom and resistance”.

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Pope Francis has taken chocolates and a bouquet of roses to the Italian politician who successfully campaigned to legalise abortion in the 1970s. Emma Bonino, 76, who was recently discharged from hospital after treatment for heart and respiratory problems, received the Pontiff in her home where...
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Chrystal-J said:
Why would he do that? Makes no sense on many levels, unless he's hoping she repents due to his actions.
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Maybe he is trying to bring her to the gospel?
 
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RileyG said:
Maybe he is trying to bring her to the gospel?
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That's kind of what I said. Although, Pope Francis tends to 'show mercy' without guidance AKA same sex blessings.
 
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Chrystal-J said:
That's kind of what I said. Although, Pope Francis tends to 'show mercy' without guidance AKA same sex blessings.
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Yes.

I also think he gets misinterpreted a lot, in my opinion.
 
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We all have many friends with whom we may disagree. But that does not exclude simple acts of kindness when their friend has been ill or down and out in some way. That’s the only way to look at it imo.
 
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