webfact Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Mcdonald’s in the Vatican – why the cardinals are seeing red Catherine Hardy ROME: -- Mcdonald’s has opened a food outlet in a building belonging to the Vatican in the centre of Rome – within sight of St Peter’s Square. However, a group of cardinals have already had their fill of the fast-food giant – and it has nothing to do with the fact that survey after survey has suggested the US giant’s golden arches are more recognisable than the cross. The concerns are practical, not moral. Italian media say the protesting prelates say they were not consulted about the site of the new restaurant, which has already been dubbed “McVatican”. They say they will also have to help pay for building work to make sure the site conforms to needs and regulations. Monthly rent Media reports suggest the Vatican will collect a monthly rent of 30,000 from the US food giant for the building, which is sited just outside the Vatican State itself. It will be open from 0630 am to 2300 pm. Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, president emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, described it as “abhorrent” and a “perversion of the neighbourhood”. -- © Copyright Euronews 2017-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Well when they call it a perversion, that is something that many of them know quite a lot about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 They spout all that tripe from their ivory towers about helping folk and yet wall themselves off from the rest of the world in the lap of luxury, all the while scrounging away and charging people silly money to see their palatial abodes. The entire city should be disbanded and given over to Syrian refugees. Get the cardinals flipping burgers at Maccie D's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Children queuing for happy meals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Quote Cardinal Elio Sgreccia described it as “abhorrent” and a “perversion of the neighbourhood” but "the rent is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Not to mention, the food is horrible Edited January 4, 2017 by little mary sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 And it only serves McFish burgers on Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The Cardinal should know sometimes hell is just behind the closed door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Poor old Mc D.Yet they welcomed Nazi War Criminals Even helped en to get to America Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Will they be open on Sundays?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 ...'Golden Arches'....seems fitting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 'It will be open from 0630 am to 2300 pm.' The 24-hour format doesn't differentiate between ante- and post-meridian. 'Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, president emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, described it as “abhorrent” and a “perversion of the neighbourhood”.' An interesting observation from a senior member of an institution well acquainted with such descriptive language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Sphere said: Children queuing for happy meals.... The wrong image, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Wonder if they will do A BiG WOPSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 A 90-day indulgence with every Happy Meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 A Bugger King would've been more appropriate...just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 27 minutes ago, Sphere said: A Bugger King would've been more appropriate...just saying. And a Side Order of Alter Boys,,,,,,Followed by a Confession to make it all acceptable again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Credo said: Well when they call it a perversion, that is something that many of them know quite a lot about. Perhaps they can buy the choir boys a happy meal first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, smotherb said: Perhaps they can buy the choir boys a happy meal first. Do you know how to make a Catholic boy cry twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Staffed by moonlighting bishops in full regalia - now I would like to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Yes, I'd like a number 3 Edited January 4, 2017 by Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 18 hours ago, webfact said: the protesting prelates say they were not consulted about the site of the new restaurant .... which is sited just outside the Vatican State itself. That would mean within the sovereignty of Italy: "render unto Caeser the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The pope has no moral authority to even criticize Mickey D. Considering what the church has done in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peergin Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Two thousand years ago a Roman emperor already said: "pecunia non olet." Meaning, money does not stink [no matter how it is earned]. The pope is simply applying the same principle today. That is hardly surprising given that money is more important to the vatican than religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Cardinal way to McDonald's Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Two thousand years ago a Roman emperor already said: "pecunia non olet." Meaning, money does not stink [no matter how it is earned]. The pope is simply applying the same principle today. That is hardly surprising given that money is more important to the vatican than religion.So that's something they have I common with Big Wats hereSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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