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In November of 2017, the Vatican announced it would stop the sale of cigarettes in its duty free shop and supermarket. Pope Francis claimed, “The Holy See cannot contribute to an activity that clearly damages the health of people.” (Evidently, they were previously unaware of the 6 million people who die from cigarette-related deaths every single year.)

Father Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish-born priest who affected the lives of thousands around the world through a ministry he founded within the Roman Catholic Church. But his real legacy centers on a selfless act for one man named Francis…at a place called Auschwitz.

You’ve heard the expression “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” right? Well, it seems it’s not as simple as that. Sometimes, what happens in Vegas can land you in prison.

Just ask Pastor Kevin McAuliffe.

In 1515, Martin Luther’s entire doctrine on the Christian faith changed. Before long, his new theology would put him at great odds with the established Roman Catholic Church. When he openly rejected the teaching and tradition of the church, his fervor was met with little more than a yawn.

But when Luther’s doctrine impacted the pope’s pocketbook, all hell broke loose.

An altar boy walked into the confessional booth and lamented, “Bless me Father, for I have sinned.
I have been with a loose girl.”

The priest promptly asked, “Is that you, little Joey Pagano?”