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On a serious note...

sophiamarie — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:51:30 GMT

Didn't want to call attention re: "religion" but a little earlier on CNN, I heard a report that the Pope has a brain tumor. I just googled it and the Vatican is denying it.

Has anyone else heard on other channels?

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MyGirlsMom — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:53:27 GMT

@jobran wrote:
Didn't want to call attention re: "religion" but a little earlier on CNN, I heard a report that the Pope has a brain tumor. I just googled it and the Vatican is denying it.

Has anyone else heard on other channels?

@sophiamarie

No I haven't read or seen anything about this. If it's true, it may be benign.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:55:10 GMT

I read online that it is an unsubstantiated rumor.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:56:07 GMT

yes, heard it on our local news this afternoon.

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LyndaGee — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:01:22 GMT

Maybe that's why he was asking people to pray for him? HOPE he's fine and it's just a rumor.

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NoelSeven — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:04:39 GMT

Oh, I hope not, I do love that man.

The Vatican is denying it, but maybe that's why he was asking people to pray for him.

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NoelSeven — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:06:35 GMT

@LyndaGee wrote:
Maybe that's why he was asking people to pray for him? HOPE he's fine and it's just a rumor.

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My thoughts, too.

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newziesuzie — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:11:37 GMT

@NoelSeven wrote:
@LyndaGee wrote:
Maybe that's why he was asking people to pray for him? HOPE he's fine and it's just a rumor.
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My thoughts, too.

He began his "tradition" of asking everyone to

pray for him on his first day and first comments as

pope so he didn't just recently start that request.

I hope he's ok, I admire him.

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NoelSeven — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:28:43 GMT

We have so many incredible doctors here, Stanford Hospital and UCSF, among others, are always making incredible advancements.

If it's true, I hope some of our best will travel to see him.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:34:39 GMT

Until the Vatican releases an official announcement, I am not going to believe unsubstantiated rumors.

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jlkz — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:10:34 GMT

I hope the Pope is fine. However, I vaguely remember him saying he would only be around for three years or so. Thought that was strange then and am hoping I'm recalling it incorrectly or with reference to something else.

The world needs this Pope and his messages now more than ever.

Holy Father, may the Lord keep you in good health.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:13:10 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
Until the Vatican releases an official announcement, I am not going to believe unsubstantiated rumors.

If true, he will get the best of care that money can buy.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:31:33 GMT

Well, THAT would explain why he supposedly met with that Kentucky county clerk who shall remain nameless!

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wilma — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:22:40 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Well, THAT would explain why he supposedly met with that Kentucky county clerk who shall remain nameless!

He never met with her. That whole story was untrue.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:32:59 GMT

@wilma wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Well, THAT would explain why he supposedly met with that Kentucky county clerk who shall remain nameless!
He never met with her. That whole story was untrue.

I thought that the Vatican confirmed that story?

I thought they showed pictures of the husband and wife standing with the Pope?

If I am mistaken, then I apologize for my error.

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ladyroxanne — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 02:16:22 GMT

our local news said that he had a brain tumor and had a meeting with a japanese doctor. it may have been to see if it needed to be operated on. that part i don't remember clearly.

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Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:59:25 GMT

Just as I had thought. It was nothing more than just an unsubstantiated rumor.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/21/world/vatican-pope-brain-tumor/

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:54:10 GMT

The media are leeches and vultures.

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Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:59:45 GMT

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:08:06 GMT

@LyndaGee wrote:
Maybe that's why he was asking people to pray for him? HOPE he's fine and it's just a rumor.

Or maybe it's because he's the leader of a major religion that revolves around prayer? He's got a tough job, is under a lot of criticism, and believes in prayer. I wouldn't read anything into a religious leader asking for people to pray for him.