Pope Francis gifted 'Communist' crucifix by Bolivian president; sparks anger among Catholic officials - ABC News
![RORATE CÆLI: For the record: Pope Francis personally clarifies that he was not offended by Hammer-and-Sickle "crucifix", explicitly acknowledges the Marxism of its Jesuit originator -- and praises him. RORATE CÆLI: For the record: Pope Francis personally clarifies that he was not offended by Hammer-and-Sickle "crucifix", explicitly acknowledges the Marxism of its Jesuit originator -- and praises him.](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UHCaVxPN3xE/VaQYxC0Y-0I/AAAAAAAABm8/xtiHnJG9Ufk/s1600/Papal_Honors.jpg)
RORATE CÆLI: For the record: Pope Francis personally clarifies that he was not offended by Hammer-and-Sickle "crucifix", explicitly acknowledges the Marxism of its Jesuit originator -- and praises him.
![Pope Francis comments on hammer-and-sickle crucifix: "Protest art" from Bolivia wasn't offensive, he says. Pope Francis comments on hammer-and-sickle crucifix: "Protest art" from Bolivia wasn't offensive, he says.](https://compote.slate.com/images/07f9a4c1-3ac1-4cfe-bea7-e207b8b2c3bc.png)
Pope Francis comments on hammer-and-sickle crucifix: "Protest art" from Bolivia wasn't offensive, he says.
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