Germs to blame for Pope ring-kissing mystery

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Footage of Pope Francis pulling his hand away from several faithful trying to kiss his ring during a Monday visit to the Virgin Mary shrine of Loreto, near Italy's Adriatic coast, went viral, with some critics saying he was abandoning church tradition.

"The Pope told me the reason was very simple: hygiene," Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti told reporters. "When there are long queues of faithful... he wants to avoid the risk of contagion among people" kissing his hand in the same place, he added.

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When jesus was tortured on the cross, i guess hygiene was mantained.

manospasal
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What about him kissing Muslim feet, same excuse.

Paul-dnwh
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As his Mum said,
"He's not Christs vicar on earth, he's just a silly boy'

iainrae
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Hi, Mr Pope just wear a glove, no problem.😉

sarabarker