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This Week in Religion: Pope Francis Tells His Flock to Stop Breeding Like Rabbits

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This Week in Religion: Pope Francis Tells His Flock to Stop Breeding Like Rabbits
The Pontiff also implies that those who insult religions should "expect a punch" in return.
By Dan Arel / AlterNet January 23, 2015
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Pope Francis remains as busy as ever. This week he announced it was time for his flock to stop the rapid-fire procreation Catholics are known for. During a news conference the Pope said, "Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits -- but no." He added that the Church should instead be promoting "responsible parenthood." [More unnecessary bs follows in the article, but keep your eye on the ball--summarized above.]
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