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The_Invincible_Moose ago

This thread title is very misleading, especially with the associated picture.

And the article is rubbish reporting. It claims that:

Philippines President Duterte Calls Out Vatican For Pedophilia & Gold Hoarding

There's nothing in the article or its sources quoting Duterte criticizing the Vatican for pedophilia. The article alleges that he said the following, probably referencing Leo X (1475 – 1521):

Catholicism is a sordid religion. It is about time to show you its history. Pope Leo was sired and even had sex with his child.

Then they even admit that they are reading into Duterte's statement:

While the pedophilia statement could be argued, what can’t be argued is that fact that the Vatican has paid out over $4 billion dollars to victims of sexual abuse by priests and clergy of the Vatican, according to the National Catholic Reporter.

Here's the Duterte quote in it's original form:

“Catholic is a sordid religion. It is about time to show you its history. There were popes who sired a child and even had sex with his child, that was Pope Leo,” the President claimed.

This is why people need to read sources to verify that the claims being made are supported by the evidence. It's rubbish like this that justifies the fake news narrative.

SaneGoatiSwear ago

great response!

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yeah why wouldn't the pope rape kids? the church leadership have been doing it for the entire history of the church.

also,

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bopper ago

Hey a moderator slammed me yesterday for breaking the law.