Pope Francis meets with the President of Dominica

The Pope and the President met at the Vatican. Photo AP
The Pope and the President met at the Vatican. Photo AP

Pope Francis on Friday received the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Charles Angelo Savarin, who subsequently met with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who was accompanied by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States.

A communique issued by the Holy See Press Office called the talks “cordial.”

The parties spoke about the good bilateral relations between the Holy See and Dominica, and noted the opportunity for a fruitful and mutual cooperation between the State and the Catholic Church, an institution which offers a significant contribution to the promotion of the dignity of the human person, as well as in fields such as the education of young people and offering assistance to those most in need.

In addition, they spoke about regional and global issues, in particular the protection of the environment and the issue of climate change and natural disasters, which have caused severe damage and several casualties among the population of the island.

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106 Comments

  1. church and state
    January 25, 2016

    Jesus is about to come and in our face prophecy is being fulfilled. the Vatican is campaigning all aver the world looking for support in every country to achieve its goal of world domination. for the bible says in Revaluation 13 that the whole world would wander after the beast. the Vatican shows one face in the open but in the dark where no one can see them they are worshipers of Satan. we must follow the bible and not man. he is a man he is not a god. can’t we see he is uniting his troops so he can be made the world leader. in 1798 they lost that political power they had over the world now they are getting it back but God will come and he will expose them for who they really are. please study your bible for there is where the truth is found. in Thessalonians 2:3and 4 calls him the man of sin

  2. Face the Facts
    January 25, 2016

    It is a surprise that President Savarin visited the Holy Father, Pope Francis I. We had no idea about this. Of course, it should not be surprising. It was better to keep it a secret for obvious reasons.
    I expect your visit was a highly spiritual one. You may not have had time to apprise the Holy Father of whatever is occurring in Dominica, especially many crimes/murders and escalating ones and such. I hope he will pray for Dominica.
    One day I may write the Holy Father about certain matters and ask him to pray for Dominica and those nationals and those who create trouble in Dominica. These are in dire need of prayers so that Dominica could be restored to a safer and peaceful country of all.
    Everyone should also pray. However the prayers of the Holy Father are definitely efficacious..
    You received his blessing which was blest by God, for life. No one can take this away from you.
    Hope you inform us about your trip to Italy and your visit with the Holy Father.

  3. Whatever
    January 24, 2016

    On tax payers money he and his crew travelled to see the pope. What is the purpose of that visit? This so called man who calls himself president is nothing more than an opportunist

  4. my name
    January 24, 2016

    your highness please take note of( Angelo) part of my name a true italian name

  5. Cool Callaloo
    January 23, 2016

    You all grudging bad bad bad. When all the other leaders of the world are being met nobody say anything. Meeting this leader is a big problem for you all it looks. Well grudge. You doh like it lomp it! You like all the dirty corrupt leaders who support communism, abortion, and everything else evil. Once its good, once its God all you don’t want it. Then suck up to him tonight when you say the thing called ‘night prayers’. Good luck with that. In fact what I can imagine…God I want to go to heaven but I don’t have time for you, I don’t want my country for you, I want to partake it my bad ways habits, i even worship Obama…Amen. When you all change your lives thats when you will see the change in Dominica. Start with YOURSELF!

  6. geeze
    January 23, 2016

    Pope, run, run for your life. If you only know who is in your midst…Pope run!!

  7. January 23, 2016

    I am 59 years old my grand mother was a catholic and so was her mother we have put money on visiting our local church many generation will some please tell us how much money the Vatican gave to Dominica after the storm or any other time?

  8. Yinka
    January 23, 2016

    If ignorance could be cashed in at the Bank…Dominicans would be the richest folks in the world…all this on social media…laughing stock of the world!

  9. What I was looking for in the news article was at least to say that the Pope prayed with the President, on behalf of our slow growth spiritually of the people of Dominica–especially the younger generation

    Our children are growing up with a mind condition which is carnal–not being able to respond to God and His Principles of Love–that is the reason they steal, they lie, they cheat, and if they are not committing murder they are committing suicide.

    But then again our leaders are no different, whether spiritually or secularly.

    Mankind is forever trying to fix things of which they have not control and remain in ignorance of the ways to fix the things they are called to fix.

    For example is God not the “Sole Controller of Climate Change, or global warming? What can man do to make the climate and atmosphere work according to his demands; can he control the power of the Sun, moon, and stars –Just wondering!

    .

  10. January 23, 2016

    fake rulers of the people Dominicans never wanted Charles savarin for president he was impose on the nation. as for the POPE the Vatican gave mosilini blessing to invade the mother land

  11. Truth and Justice
    January 22, 2016

    Unless the people of Dominic are being kept in the dark concerning the purpose of this visit, this has to be a private visit.. The Pope has no jurisdiction over Dominica, , so why would a entourag from Dominca visit the Vatican city unless it is a private visit.

  12. UDOHREADYET
    January 22, 2016

    anyone who comments negatively on this is absolutely an ignorant fool! this is the number one reason Dominica has been slow to progress. They are like crabs in a bucket!

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Sadly, some were once practicing Catholics who allowed themselves to be influenced by false prophets to join their churches. They will die one day and they will realize their error. Hope it will not be to their eternal detriment. God will take care of them in time.
      They are not smart. They do not think how much they sin with their mouths and fingers of all while some of them quote from the Holy Bible and how much they offend our God. Their day will come when they will not be able to use either.
      How much do some of them profess to know what is contained in Holy Scripture? They act/state what is contrary to it, the Word of the Lord.
      Recall what St. Paul said: “This is why many of you are sick/infirm and a considerable amount of you are dying.” Some, at a very young age.
      As Our Lord said: “Let them alone. They are blind guides leading the blind. If a blind person leads the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
      They know the Bible, eh?

    • Verve
      January 22, 2016

      Lol but you commenting negatively on it so that means you are . ….

    • da massive
      January 23, 2016

      Then enlighten us as to what we stand to benefit as a country by this visit ?

    • feefee
      January 23, 2016

      This is for u because u were the first to comment negatively.Dummy

    • Nac Vibes
      January 23, 2016

      The Lord will bring you and the king whom you set over you to a nation which neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you shall serve other gods—wood and stone. 37 And you shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword among all nations where the Lord will drive you.

  13. UDOHREADYET
    January 22, 2016

    I’m very happy to read about this… its the first time in history that a dignitary from Dominica has actually met with a sitting Pope. Its troubling though to see how much deep root ignorance an negativity has blinded some causing them to remark negatively on a individual person while overlooking a the fortuitous event that has just occurred.

    • Tjebe Fort
      January 22, 2016

      No, no my man. The Pope is standing, not sitting, put your glasses on!

      • January 24, 2016

        Actually, the expression ”a sitting pope” is not intended to be taken literally.

        It is figurative language. It implies that the president was visiting a present pope, one who is currently in office, not a retired pope, or a future pope. It means the pope is sitting on ”the chair of St. Peter”, in other words he was functioning in the full authority of the papal office.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

      • Face the Facts
        January 25, 2016

        I guess you have never heard the word “sitting” used in this manner or are you sarcastic.
        Be careful about being sarcastic where God’s people are concerned. He is not to be mocked and is not amused. Some people do not consider this when they make comments.
        If you want to hear a simplified word rather than “sitting”, it means the “current/present” Pope. It also means “in office.”
        The word could also be used for an “elected” PM and some others who are in office..

      • MUDD
        January 25, 2016

        English my brother English. It can be so hard for some people, but reading a lot helps with that (ENGLISH).

      • Tjebe Fort
        January 25, 2016

        I know that reverend. Just having a laugh you know, for the sake of health. Sometimes we take ourselves to serious, know what I mean?

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Do not worry. Let me fix them up in my own way according to divine inspiration.
      God, His Church, the Hierarchy and other members of this Church are not to be mocked and spoken ill of. If they do, they will pay for it sooner or later.
      They are harming themselves by their very own words. It may not be long when they will reap what they sow. These are they who, some of them renounced their Catholic Faith. We should feel sorry for them.
      One of the Deadly Sins is envy. It is obvious they are envious. It is a mark of the devil’s influence on them and his work within them that they project.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 23, 2016

      Again you are really not ready yet and blinded by the Labour party government questionable corrupt practices. Damn Eugenia Charles has been to the Vatican and met the Pope.
      Also, I know other Dominicans at civil service level who have met the Pope, not associate with this devil government.

      DNO please check achieves, check chronicle, check Frank Baron and publish

    • Africo
      January 24, 2016

      Sorry you are wrong about the statement “its the first time in history that a dignitary from Dominica has actually met with a sitting Pope.” . Dame Eugenia Charles went to the Vatican and met Pope John Paul II when she was Prime Miinister.

    • Pax
      January 26, 2016

      @UDOHREADYET – This is NOT the first time that a dignitary from Dominica has actually met with the Pope.

  14. Ideal
    January 22, 2016

    I hope he confessed his sins and the sins of this cronies when he was there and asked for forgiveness and prayed for a better government for poor Dominica.

    • Confess to no man
      January 22, 2016

      Confess his sins to who? Is the pope God ….confess to no man.

      • Tjebe Fort
        January 23, 2016

        Mm, very interesting. Where do f Skerrit, Savarin and Lambert and them go to confession? Do you think the tell all their misaire to Malzaire? They better have something on the bishop to make sure he can not talk.

      • viewsexpressed
        January 23, 2016

        YOu are confused, and you are missing the bigger picture. Confession is an act of acknowledging you have done wrong, and you can do so to anyone especially a religious leader. They, these leaders remind you that you are confessing to God, thereby cleansing your soul and confessed wrong actions

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      I think you have greater and many more sins to confess. God knows much more and better. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

    • GrandBay
      January 23, 2016

      People like you hold UWP guys as Saints, why don’t you create a poster of Saints from UWP and put it in the Catholic Church for all to see. The Bible say, For all have Sinned and fall short of the Glory of GOD.

      Dominica has forgotten about her GOD and started to worship Politics now. Politics is now the talk of the land and not GOD. GOD only allowed the rulership of Kings in Israel. He never allowed an Opposition Class. Having an Opposition party in every country creates division and no order. Just like a Church there is only a Pastor or a Priest and if you don’t like the Church , get out and find another one.

  15. da massive
    January 22, 2016

    Yeah and them labourites were getting a fit over Dominicans coming together to raise funds for Lennox… They have no concern that tax payers money that could have gone to Eric’s victims in t savanne is being used to send the president and his entourage to Vatican City …you can bet your last dollar they did not fly economy class.. Roughly first class fare to Italy and back is about 15 to 20 000 dollars EC per person.. I think about 9 have them went so let’s do a rough calculation..lets due the conservative figure of 15 000* 9= $135.000 and that doesn’t include accommodation which I’m sure is at some 5 star hotel plus entertainment allowances.. That trip is costing roughly $200,000.00 but labourites cool with that cuz it’s done by operatives of the Labour Party..

    P.s that is tax payers monies I’d like to add in contrast to citizen given from their pocket.. A bunch of wicked ppl some of you are…no big out cry from labourites…what benefits is it gonna bring to Dominicans…

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Do not be foolish. Nearly every government of the democratic world has visited the Vatican and met with the Pope. Money paid with taxpayers money. Where I reside, my money goes toward that as well, whether I support the government or not. I am broadminded enough to know this is customary and to be expected.
      It appears only some Dominicans are critical about it as if these are employed and contributing to the revenue of the country. I bet some of you critics do not but have the loudest mouths.
      Some of you are too small minded, lack broad-mindedness, are negative and wicked. How far you expect to progress with what which does not enhance your dignity and progress? You are one of those keeping Dominica behind, backwards and down because of your lowly, silly words as embedded in your heart, mind and soul.
      I am certain you are not a child in need of education. Educate yourself. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  16. real deal
    January 22, 2016

    Boy Charles Savarin get where he wanted to be yes under the backs of the same Labour Party he been fighting since I was a little boy in Portsmouth. Rosie and Mike lost and Savarin this time. Skerrit u will loose Portsmouth for that. Rosie and Mike don’t cry we will take care of them.

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Mapwee as usual and wishing evil? Jealousy will get you nowhere. It will fall on you sooner or later. What goes around comes around in time and two-fold.. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

    • too late
      January 23, 2016

      lose Portsmouth? Tomorrow if lennox Linton goes up for labour in Portsmouth these people will suddenly profess how magnificent lennox is and he will win a landslide victory. Once portsmouth people hear LABA doh matter what they putting their X by de shoe

  17. Cesare Bonventre
    January 22, 2016

    Gimme a Break!

    WORST PHOTOSHOP I ever saw! Instead of using the quick mask function, the fool who did this picture used the sponge tool! You don’t even have to blow it up to see the EPIC Photoshop fail where Presidents Suit arm meets Pope

    FACT: The President is offshore seeking medical assistance for an unknown medical condition! Just anyone that works at St. Margaret Hospital! We all saw him in there; and the plan made for offshore treatment!

    How gullible they think we are?! I can’t believe they put this disastrous photo-shopped job over on the people of Dominica as if we are are children!

    • Me
      January 22, 2016

      Hahahaha jealousy Is really a mental disorder. imagine the deranged things you could come up with eh no sane mind could beat that

      • Me
        January 22, 2016

        That photo is doctored, just like Charles Savarin’s hair is dyed. No doubt about it.

    • Cesare Bonventre
      January 22, 2016

      The original photo from Vatican is clear

      For some reason this picture lost a great deal of fidelity

      • Face the Facts
        January 22, 2016

        It is all in your mind and what you were looking for. Deranged mind indeed and no doubt a godless one on the path of perdition, if not already there. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      So what’s with the photo? Is this all that your small eyes and minute mind could see? Narrow mind. You scrutinized the picture to specifically search for flaws. It depends what you were looking for. It was nothing good according to your mentality. Well, it is not important. I did not notice it. My mind is not lowly and wicked. I am certain some readers did not notice it.
      Depend on one as you to make such observation and judgment. Is that all you had to state? I do not think much or anything about you.
      Who are you anyway? Another Christian Catholic hater and basher? Shame! Where will this get you? :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  18. John Jay
    January 22, 2016

    I the President went there and discuss Monsignor LA Fleur issue because the one in Domi ica in charge of the church don’t want Monsignor LA Fleur back. Don’t know why the government of Dominica is not taking up that issue.

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      You should know, Church and Government. The latter has no right to get involved in this. The Church decision is made. If Lafleur is innocent (I hope he is), God will not punish him. If he is wrong, he stands the chance to make amends before God. Everyone who is alive stands that chance. Therefore, leave this alone. Let it ride.
      In any case, the woman and her mother wanted money. Do not think they will not receive their due punishment from God in time.

  19. Peter Karam
    January 22, 2016

    why are we not seeing raffoul, his wife my sister Roselyne, Ma Jackie Emmanuel, her Husband Francis with Ma Eddie lambert and her Husband.,, they kept dem in de yard maybe!!!

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Peter, I know the Karams. Nice people. They do not speak like that. What happened to you? Are you awake? :lol: :lol: :lol:

  20. Peter Karam
    January 22, 2016

    is the Dominica Book upside down>????

    • Me
      January 22, 2016

      Peter, well spotted. I think it is because Charles was not wearing his glasses. Vanity perhaps?

      • Sams Gutter
        January 23, 2016

        The coconut trees are right side up. Dumb and Dumber

  21. Romancia
    January 22, 2016

    Dominicans have to turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, not the pope he too is on the sinking ship

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      You are more on the sinking ship than the Pope. What you stated projects your lack of mortal and spiritual enlightenment. Sad, you know nothing about the Pope. He is the Head of the Catholic Church on earth.
      Wherever you go there is always a head/leader. If you are employed, you have a boss. If you are married, the man or the woman is supposedly the head of the house. Figure out why the Pope is the Head of the Catholic Church on earth.
      Be careful of your words which are spurred on by Satan, the enemy of God and of our souls. Satan would like to see many souls in Hell, his cauldron of everlasting fire.
      When you die you will see how important the Catholic Church and the Pope were and some of you spoke ill of both and allowed yourself to be adversely indoctrinated and left this Church. On that day, there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth for having done that. Mark my words. I have much more to state. When I write the book.

    • January 22, 2016

      WELL SAID BUT THEY STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE THEM.. But can someone let us know what benefit is this trip for the progress of the Island what is going on We say things are hard at home but u pay for the President and his group to go to Rome to visit the Pope but we will allow Angelo and his investigating team to tell us what is going on.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 23, 2016

      Devilish Talk. You need to repent

  22. Rabbit
    January 22, 2016

    The dog & pony show…that’s all I am going to say.

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Only rabbits could feel that way and make such a statement. They have no common sense to utilize for the good. They are godless. That’s all I am going to say. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  23. wisewoman
    January 22, 2016

    Did Savarin ask for a refund of the $500,000 of taxpayer money that was donated for the cathedral roof? The Vatican can afford this, we cannot. This money should have been spent on projects that would benefit us all.

    • Face the Facts
      January 22, 2016

      Using a wrong name. You are not a wise woman at all but a foolish one. You have lemaire – are possessed.
      When money was being raised for Linton to pay for the libel case he lost, none of you said a thing. You rejoiced about the amount money which was raised..
      Money for church repairs you criticize. You see how bad and wicked you are? The devil is in you. You are on the wrong side of God; on Satan’s side. You will pay for that. If only some of you knew that you are placing a curse on yourself; cursing it yourself. Stay tuned.
      As Our Lord said: “Get behind me Satan!” Later for you. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  24. Shameless
    January 22, 2016

    Looks like he discussed everything except what he should have discussed; Corruption in office, Selling of our passports, Who burned GON Emmanuel House, What may have caused the untimely death of Pierro and Rossie, etc etc.

    It appears that he also forgot to ask for a private visit to the confession box since he was not sure who would be listening on the other side. Hey Charlo, Linton, Angelo and Arandale are in Dca so there is no way they could hear what was discussed in the confession box or even sneak in on the other side to listen :mrgreen: :mrgreen: . What happen, you afraid man :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: !

    Hopefully that visit will make you a better man in the future.

    Assertive, Never Aggressive! :twisted:

  25. LifeandDeath
    January 22, 2016

    This is the second publication I’ve seen regarding this. On reading the first publication/notice I wondered what was the real purpose of the visit to the Pope (no reason was given), and for such a short time. Even after this second publication I still can’t see the essence of flying this lavish entourage to Rome. This visit may mean a lot more than meets the eye. It sounded important but with no obvious essential purpose. As technology advances and information becomes more accessible, it seems like protocol and senseless hierarchy will become less and less relevant, practical or even necessary at all. It is time our Gov’ts start putting the needs of its people first and stop adhering to remnant colonial artificial traditions which served the interests of the colonialist even more than it does the local people struggling to find daily bread..It may take a few generations to unlearn this ghastly relic of a subjugated and imposing mindset. Or did The President pay his Holiday in Rome?

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      You know nothing as your project. God established His Catholic Church. His Hierarchy which He approves of, for His Church and for godly mortal and spiritual reasons, will never become relevant.
      Governments will pass away but not His Church and Hierarchy which are to stay until the end of time. All other churches that He did not establish will also become redundant long before the end of time.
      In the devil’s eye which influence you to be ignorant, this is what he makes you believe. Do not merely blab your mouth. Think first. As you do, pray to God for enlightenment which you are in dire need of.
      Some of you do not state the truth. You do not have that type of mentality to do so. God expects people will live a godly, fruitful life; not a sinful and wasted one. You should know many have not. Some did not complete school. Everyone must examine their conscience to see how they have lived and why they are in need of. Therefore, do not blame the government.

  26. tru d bino q la
    January 22, 2016

    Si Francis se sic-susay -Daniel, nous kay vuere si moon kay finni susay cel domininique.

  27. extravagance
    January 22, 2016

    the President of Dominica visit the Pope, in catholic faith the Pope is the closes human to God.now Dominican will respect Charles Savarin for having meet the Pope or so he will think

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.

  28. Lead singer
    January 22, 2016

    Savarin, you should have taken Peter de evangelist, skerro, Tony, Alice and bobbles with you, so all of you could have your sins forgiven, so our nation could be healed.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 22, 2016

      Amen…..and Amen

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      As if you do not have sins. Your sins may be greater. The pot calling the kettle black. It is time for a sincere confession. Save yourself or condemn yourself. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  29. QUEENS
    January 22, 2016

    Hope you were able to ask for help in rebuilding the church in your old home town.

  30. A Doubting Thomas In Solidarity
    January 22, 2016

    This is so amazing, now that is the type of news I m happy to see and hear about Dominica. The President of Dominica meets His Holiness the Pope, the Head of the Catholic Church that makes me believe all is not so bad in the world and especially Dominica. Good for you Mr. President. Good for Dominica.

    God will continue to bless you and the Commonwealth of Dominica.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 22, 2016

      We really know you are in doubt. By their names we shall know them.

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      Just imagine President Savarin got the Pope’s blessing in person. I, in Canada get it every time he says it on Catholic, Eternal Word Television Network, TV and Radio, if I am indoors at that time.
      Imagine as well the Pope will be praying for Dominica, nationals and the D/ca government in general.
      The critics deny themselves the blessing of God. This is also, little do they know every time they make sarcastic remarks against the Catholic Church and the Pope. They are harming themselves and their souls also their family especially those whom they live with in their household and their endeavors. Some people are too foolish and not nice. Rude people who say they know the Bible. So much for what they know.

    • feefee
      January 23, 2016

      Stop making a mockery of God.Dtop it.

  31. January 22, 2016

    DNO I am sure that by now Moses, Judas, Peter, Mary, Jesus etc all of them using high tech communication. So right now there is no need to even pray , go to church etc. Just send one of then guys a text or email and ask for whatever is needed. DNO is not me that say is Christians that say that these people are still alive. Anyway all that “bilateral, cordial, communique ” BS could gave been done via conference call,face time,go to meeting etc.
    Charles Saverin and a whole entourage went all the way to Italy just for a few mumbo-jumbo jargons. Unless thee thing could not be done on face time, go to meeting or even email.

    But Lang Mama is nobody on the bigger scheme. London to Rome is 2 hours and thee sousay sel lady could have gone to Italy but our money is theirs.

    I hope Charles get a church building for Sharplis in Portsmouth

    • Tjebe Fort
      January 22, 2016

      You notice something else my brother. Nowhere Baroness Sel is going she taking her husband with her.
      Very, very strange Maybe she doesn’t want people to know she is married to a white man? Why?

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  32. Trevor Fabien
    January 22, 2016

    What’s really going on in this country? A couple of months ago, the independence celebrations were cancelled due to the fact that people were not to be seen to be partying so soon after a disaster. Ok,some might say fair enough. Yet we have some president who sits in some sort of neutral capacity APPARENTLY . Yes i had to spell apparently in capital letters.
    This president is now on a jaunt to Rome,to do what only God knows.
    Im certain he did not pay for such a jaunt from his own pocket.

    So the people of Dominica work hard,pay their taxes and then the money is squandered on a trip to the Vatican. That’s absolutely brilliant. This is a classic example of how to misappropriate the funds of a country. Brilliant management of Taxpayer hard earned money.

    Nice one Mr President. I really don’t see what political or economic benefit that this position brings to us in Dominica. Only my opinion people, just my opinion. Thanks

    • anonymous2
      January 22, 2016

      As long as the people in this country either vote for these people or don’t vote at all, the same will continue in power.

      • Face the Facts
        January 23, 2016

        Oh my! How ignorant can some of you be? Shame! :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: : :mrgreen: twisted: :mrgreen:

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      You missed the godly spiritual point. I expect nothing better from someone with that ungodly, unenlightened mind. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  33. Storm
    January 22, 2016

    It’s nice to see Dominica represented in Rome…
    Is Rome aware of the allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the economy?
    Is Rome aware that religious leaders remain quiet whilst politicians get rich at the expense of the poor voters?
    Is the Pope aware of the fact that majority of Dominicans are catholics especially in the government yet still allegation of misconduct in public office continue to be swept under the carpet?
    The president went on to talk about environment and global warming why did he not tell the Pope about the hardship the people experiencing under the labour government who unfortunately are Roman Catholics by majority….
    The Holy Father would have surely told the president to stand up against evil and corruption as a practicing Catholic. …
    The opposition should inform the Pope of the real issues crippling Dominica. .. begining with the president and the labour government. ..
    Present the Pope with a list of allegations against the government…

    • anonymous2
      January 22, 2016

      I guess that you don’t know the history of the Jesuits and the Roman Catholic Church which has been immersed in corruption and pedophilia since its advent. There is nothing holy about this church except the holes in the stories that it tells. This church is a major power broker and this pope is an advocate for the NWO.

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      You think you are more perfect than the President and those whom you criticize?
      How about you telling us about your life and how you live it? When some of you stand before God you will see your sins as they are. I wonder what will God say to you? Think about it.

  34. Justic
    January 22, 2016

    Farher tell them undo what they do soppl can enjoy the county like everyone of them

  35. January 22, 2016

    The pope can’t save you sir. The pope himself need Jesus like everyone else. Hope you paid your own airline ticket.Bc alas the tax payers of Dominica already sue saying Nuff cell to pay for your trip. While Dominica is in a mess and need the monies them man all over the world vacationing. Waypapa.

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      Think too, those so-called pastors who formed their own churches, they cannot save you worst than the Pope can save you. The Pope’s words are more powerful before God than they and yourself. Eat your heart out. All this will be revealed to you on that day.

  36. Mark
    January 22, 2016

    Did the Holy Father tell Savarin that he and Skerrit should do the right thing in Dominica? I sure hope so. If not then that visit was nothig more than a free trip for Savarin and a photo opportunity-that’s it.

  37. viewsexpressed
    January 22, 2016

    Bondie, Wheeeeeeeey papa …Ayatollah Savarin dye that hair too black,much too black wi. That so obvious. Lol LOL…that shinning boy
    What time is the confession with the Papal in the quiet box.
    Forgive me papal for I have sinned.
    What are your sins brother……
    Too numerous Papal, I will have too many names to mention

  38. help
    January 22, 2016

    I am trying to understand the importance of this visit. How is it beneficial to Dominica.. I am missing on something here.

    • Justic
      January 22, 2016

      You not missing anything is just because it out of control they trying to see if the pope can help everybody learing to do but not undo

    • time will tell
      January 22, 2016

      Let the men take his FOOT his getting a lot of our money and nothing to do for it then look pleases to go and lime so when his out of that job getting money for no work he will be talking about the foot he took on us DOM-IN-CANS

    • January 22, 2016

      Actually, I expect many people are wondering the same thing.

      As an independent sovereign nation Dominica is not under the rule of the Vatican. However, the Roman Catholic Church in Dominica is as far as religious matters are concerned. Pope Francis is their ”Universal Bishop” so he will speak into the spiritual lives of Dominican Catholics. No doubt many will wonder why this would require a visit from the President and are hoping it was paid for by either the President himself, or the church.

      I would expect this type of business would be done by the Bishop of Dominica on behalf of the church and paid for by the church.

      Evangelical Christians want the Bible to speak into the lives of the nation and pray for a government that will be guided by the Word of God.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

      • Face the Facts
        January 23, 2016

        You reside in Toronto. All your Prime Ministers have visited the Pope. Obama, US President has visited the Pope. It is customary that these dignitaries visit the Pope. Their visit is broadcasted and also printed in the newspapers.
        The Pope is not surprised about their visit. He expects their visits. Faithful Catholics are not surprised. Why should you be surprised, shocked and make that statement?
        Furthermore, when the Canadian, US and European dignitaries visit the Pope including the Queen no one in their country object. Why should those with little, unenlightened, narrow minds in little Dominica object? Ignorance and envy are a hell of a thing.
        You know that evangelical people commenced existing a few years ago. The Catholic Church and the Holy Bible are 2,000 years old. It is from this Church that all others who formed their churches got the Bible, Luther, Calvin, Henry VIII as a few examples.
        One day all these different churches will become extinct.

      • The Evangelist?
        January 23, 2016

        @Rev. What are you talking about? What you mean by “Evangelical Christian”? Does that still exist in Dominica? What is the difference between The Pope, The Bishop Of Dominica, Evangelist Peter Augustine, Pastor BJ, pastor Bubbles and others? Twenty years ago one could easily tell the difference but since Skerrit came in power they ALL the same, and stand for the same thing. In fact, One said Skerrit is the wisest and best PM DA has had, one lied about Villas on national radio, while one claimed to be Skerrit’s spiritual but could not get skerrit to do one single thing that was in line with God’s word.

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      If you were godly enlightened, you would understand it. Since you lack this godly enlightenment, your mind is blocked to understand it. Your mind is veiled. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  39. Tjebe Fort
    January 22, 2016

    So far they have to go for confession? Well, well, well!

    • KID ON THE BLOCK
      January 22, 2016

      @Help, did you ask the Pope what was the importance of his visit to America? And how was it beneficial to America?

      • Verve
        January 22, 2016

        That’s America business, Dominica is what’s our business.

      • I am Dominican...Are you?
        January 22, 2016

        @Kid…great response. Expect it to fall on deaf ears. Some pple want to see only negative.

      • too late
        January 22, 2016

        that is america business sacway sort. He asking what is the benefit for Dominca

      • Dominican
        January 22, 2016

        What America has to do with Dominica? Dominicans have to ask about their own and Americans do theirs. Stupessss

      • Ma Moses
        January 22, 2016

        The Vatican is an independent State and they paid for the Pope’s ticket. Who paid for Charles Savarin & his wife’s expenses?

      • vegnag
        January 22, 2016

        “Kid on Block” for how long are you going to remain a kid? I mean it will take some time to empty your brains from the block -age; but you make absolutely no sense. You just last week were saying how we waste money on Lennox and we have so many people in need but now you support the using of tax payers money to send an entourage to Rome for what? Queens can’t be sponsored but a trip to Rome can be sponsored? we call the poor people wicked for coming to Linton aid but we were quiet when poor peoples money was used to sponsor a party for the Baroness 129,000.00 susay sel party. You rejoice over Linton paying Byrne 80,000.00 but you were quiet when Matt had Skerrit pay back 50,000 to the treasury on the land transfer deal and when Lennox uncovered the Bin and Fertilizer boobool over 500,000 paid backed to the treasury you all were very quiet. but I gather since u didnt tell the importance of the trip is for Charlo to asked the Pope to intercede on Dominica behalf.

      • GrandBay
        January 23, 2016

        Don’t worry with them UWP People on here. If it was Lennox who went to Rome, they would not say a word. Those people have been fooled and they’re under the spell of Lennox Linton and his Goons. He even got them to pay his bail what other atrocities he will have them do again?

        The great evil on Dominica is UWP, they caused soo many divisions in this Land. Look on the comments of their followers on their News Line. If DLP supporters loved trouble like them , we would oppose these comments but we are a peaceable crowd, we don’t think negative thoughts. We don’t waste our time with DA politics like these people. When the X ready again for the RED we’ll win again.

      • feefee
        January 23, 2016

        We r Dominicans not Americans.whoever u r.Americans can ask for themselves.We r asking for ourselves.We r free to talk so let us talk.

    • Face the Facts
      January 23, 2016

      One day, be it when you die, the value of confession will be revealed to you. It may be revealed before you die and as you are dying. As long as you live, keep this in mind.

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