Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has stirred thoughtful reflection online after revealing a lesser-known detail about the late Pope Francis’ past — that he once worked as a nightclub bouncer.
“The Pope As A Once Nightclub Bouncer,” Manasseh wrote. “Of everything I read, that’s what struck me, and I posted the fact without a comment.”
While many reacted positively to the post, others criticized him for highlighting the Pope’s past occupation. Responding to the backlash, Manasseh explained that his intention was not to mock or diminish the Pope’s legacy, but rather to challenge a culture of quick condemnation within the Christian community.
“We live in an era when Christians are quick to condemn others without giving them a chance,” he noted. “If a nightclub bouncer could rise to become a Pope, then we ought to be careful about the people we write off just because they don’t live like us.”
Manasseh further referenced the biblical figure of Apostle Paul — once a persecutor of Christians — as another example of how individuals can undergo profound transformation and go on to fulfill divine purposes.
According to the journalist, many people ignored the moral lesson in the Pope’s journey and instead chose to misinterpret his intentions.
“Whatever negativity you associated with the post says so much about you, and not the one who posted the fact,” he concluded.
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