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| Mexico Irked By Pope Francis' Choice Of Word 'mexicanization' by Kei144(m): 7:08am On Feb 26, 2015 |
The choice of a word by Pope Francis has drawn ire from Mexico's government. And on Wednesday, the Vatican told Mexico that the Pontiff meant no offense. In a private email to a friend, Francis had lamented increased drug trafficking in his native Argentina, using the term "Mexicanization." "Hopefully, we are still in time to avoid the 'Mexicanization.' I was talking to some Mexican bishops and it's a terrible situation," Francis allegedly wrote. Mexico's chief diplomat took offense and said he would send a note of protest to the Pontiff over the term. "We would like to express our sadness and concern about the statements made regarding a private letter from Pope Francis," said Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Meade. The ministry also contacted a Vatican diplomat. Diplomatic response The Vatican's secretary of state responded Wednesday and admitted to Pope Francis' choice of words but said, "The Pope did not in any way intend to offend the Mexican population, for whom he holds special affection, nor to underestimate the commitment of the Mexican government in its fight against narco-trafficking." The secretary said the expression was part of a "private and informal email" to a someone "who had used this phrase." One day, the Pope will use "Nigerianization", in reference to 419. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/25/americas/pope-francis-mexico-comments/index.html |
| Re: Mexico Irked By Pope Francis' Choice Of Word 'mexicanization' by ejikeme(m): 7:19am On Feb 26, 2015 |
people now make a private letter known to the public. Isorai.. |
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