The Pope in currently in the United States and touring the country. He made a stop in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, and he got a surprise from Mark Wahlberg.
Entertainment Weekly reports, In between introducing performances by Aretha Franklin, Andrea Boccelli, Juanes, and The Fray, Wahlberg took a moment to make a joke when he asked the pontiff for his forgiveness for Ted.
“Holy Father, please forgive me,” Wahlberg said. “I’ve always hoped that the good Lord has a sense of humor when it comes and pertains to many of the movies that I’ve made.” Mark Wahlberg has a troubled past after growing up on the streets of South Boston. The former pop stat turned respected actor and a lot of it was due to religion.
“Being a Catholic is the most important aspect of my life,” CatholicHerald reported. Wahlberg went on to say how he prayed and went to church every day as well as twice on Sunday.
The Pope did not comment on Wahlberg’s joke and continues to tour the country.
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