Pope Francis: Insult my mother and I'll punch you
Pope Francis will "punch" anyone who insults his mother. PHOTO | FILIPPO MONTEFORTE |
What you need to know:
- The 78-year-old sovereign continued: "It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others."
- The pope was explaining that although everyone has the right to free speech, they also have the right to be offended.
Pope Francis claims he'll punch anyone who insults his mother as although people are entitled to free speech, they're also entitled to the right to be offended.
The religious leader confessed he wouldn't hesitate in giving someone a black eye if they were to make derogatory comments about his mum, while discussing freedom of speech.
'MUST NOT REACT VIOLENTLY'
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, while referring to colleague Alberto Gasparri, he said: "It is true that you must not react violently, but although we are good friends if my good friend Dr. Gasparri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch."
The 78-year-old sovereign continued: "It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others."
The pope was explaining that although everyone has the right to free speech, they also have the right to be offended.
