Pope Francis calls wine a gift from God

WINE TALK
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If it’s a gift, why do I have to pay for it?

Dan Kravitz

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Correctly translated, he said that malbec is a gift from God.

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Uh, clearly he was referring to Italian wine!

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It’s free if you start with water and do the conversion.

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Folks should click and read the actual comments, they are beautiful remarks.

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“Wine, land, agricultural skills and entrepreneurialism are gifts from God – the creator has entrusted them to us because, with our sensitivity and honesty, we make them a true source of joy.”

However, the pontiff also called on the winemakers to reflect on the “moral and ethical responsibilities” their work entails, such as treating their workers and the environment with respect while encouraging healthy drinking habits.

The event was organised by Domenico Pompili, the bishop of Verona, before the Vinitaly wine trade fair that takes place in the northern Italian city each April. The key to drinking wine is moderation, Pompili said. “Saint Paul said it – a glass is good to cheer you up, but in moderation.”

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Being Pope, shouldn’t everything be a gift from God?!

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Free for the pope. 10 percent of your salary for you.

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I wish taxes were only 10% :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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Render unto Caesar…