Pope calls 'communist crucifix' protest art, but says he wasn't offended [CNA]

[Seamus_L]

Don’t know what else to say except that Pope Francis’ wearing that symbol is very disturbing. And no I don’t believe it’s somehow suddenly OK because he did it.

 

[triumphguy]

Pope Calls ‘Communist Crucifix’ Protest Art, but Says He Wasn’t Offended

Here’s a helpful closeup from Rorate Caeli showing the sicklefix medallion around the Holy Father’s neck. The large commie-crux is obvious in stock photos of the event.

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Is the figure of Jesus on both these?

And somehow I doubt that the Roman Cross is hardly less objectionable than any other man made symbol or instrument of death.