Pope Francis reveals he was a bar bouncerDecember 4, 2013 - 11:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Francis, who has made surprising the world commonplace, reminded a group of parishioners that he worked as a bouncer in his youth, Time said. That tidbit, shared during a visit to a church in a working-class suburb of Rome, had been reported in the past, but this was the first time he’s made mention of it as Pope, Today reports. In addition to his stint at a Buenos Aires bar, the Pope talked about his experiences sweeping floors and working in a lab as a teenager, according to the Catholic News Service. Today asks if he is the “coolest pope ever?” and New York magazine calls him, in a playful reenactment of the future Pontiff at the door, the “world’s worst bouncer.” Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |