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Pope says those who insult religion should expect a punch on the nose
Date January 16, 2015 - 9:48AM
Pope Francis waves to the faithful upon his arrival in the Philippines on Thursday. Photo: Getty
Rome: The Pope has weighed in to the debate over freedom of expression in the wake of the Paris attacks, saying that anyone who insults a religion can expect "a punch on the nose".
In provocative remarks that may cause consternation in France, Pope Francis said that freedom of expression had its limits.
He made the forthright comments to journalists on board his official plane as he flew from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, the two stops on his week-long visit to Asia.
Gesturing towards Alberto Gasparri, a Vatican official who was next to him on board the plane, he said: "If my good friend Dr Gasparri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch on the nose".
Throwing a pretend punch, the Pope said: "It's normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others".
The Pope did not refer specifically to the Charlie Hebdo magazine, insisting that violence carried out in God's name was "an aberration".
Telegraph, London
