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Francis Praises Humility of BEANS

Few knew that February 10 was the UN’s "World Pulses Day" but Francis did and went on paying homage to the event.

He praised the humble, but nutritious beans, and the farmworkers who pick them. In a message, he noted that pulses are a “noble food,” are “devoid of pride,” and reflect “no luxury” while they strengthen global food security.

Francis called to "be vigorous and resilient like legumes".

A priest commented to Gloria.tv, “Francis should urgently write an encyclical about the benefits of lettuce.”

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Advocata

The Universal Guru has now become our dietary guide.

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Fr Dan

I like beans. In fact I love them, I like the WHO to push and promote the benefits of the humble bean, but I'd like the Church to call men to repentance and faith.

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Hugh N. Cry

Beans, beans good for your heart, the more you eat them...

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JephZef

In true Bergoglian fashion, he continues to lead the world astray.
Beans (all legumes) are so full of anti-nutrients (phytates) and toxins (lectins) they should not be considered "food" at all.
Only we moderns consider them so. Our forbearers knew this well. They only consumed them after rendering most toxins inert through fermentation.
The wise will always do the exact opposite of whatever Bergoglio promotes.

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Ultraviolet

"Beans are devoid of pride"... What a brilliant observation by our reigning pontiff. Beans are devoid of pride because beans are not human. Next time...lentils are not selfish.

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Dr Bobus

Francis praises everyone except practicing Catholics. Welcome to the decade of the 1970s

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Jungerheld

Perhaps he will mount some legumes on his crosier.

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Hugh N. Cry

He should know, he’s full of ‘em.

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