HOLY WATER: CONGRESSMAN STEALS POPE FRANCIS' GLASS AFTER WHITE HOUSE ADDRESS......

Holy water: Congressman steals Pope Francis' glass after White House address to sip remaining liquid with his wife - and then saves some to sprinkle on his grandchildren

Representative Bob Brady, a devout Catholic and Democrat from Pennsylvania took Pope Francis' water glass on Thursday
After Pope Francis addressed congress, Rep. Brady made his way to the podium to get the leftover liquid so he could drink it
He also shared the water with his wife Debra and his staff, and plans to use the rest to sprinkle on his grandchildren
Brady poured the liquid into the mouths of others rather than letting them hold the glass and had his staff send out the photos
He did the same thing at President Obama's inauguration with his water glass
Brady also plans to have police dust the cup for fingerprints to prove it was used by Pope Francis

By Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com

Published: 13:09 EST, 25 September 2015 | Updated: 06:45 EST, 26 September 2015

A congressman stole the water glass Pope Francis was drinking out of during his address at the White House on Thursday.

Representative Bob Brady, a devout Catholic and Democrat from Pennsylvania immediately made his way to the podium after Pope Francis finished speaking and grabbed the glass that was still filled with water.

He then drank the water, gave some of the water to his wife Debra, and saved the rest for his grandchildren.

Representative Brady took photos as well, and had his staff send them out to the press.

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Sipping: Representative Bob Brady (above), a devout Catholic and Democrat from Pennsylvania took Pope Francis' water glass on Thursday
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Sipping: Representative Bob Brady (above), a devout Catholic and Democrat from Pennsylvania took Pope Francis' water glass on Thursday
Sharing: Rep. Brady shared with his wife Debra (above), and plans to use the rest to sprinkle on his grandchildren
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Sharing: Rep. Brady shared with his wife Debra (above), and plans to use the rest to sprinkle on his grandchildren
Holy water: On Thursday, the pope spoke before Congress and after the speech, Rep Brady walked up tot he podium and took the glass of water. He said he got permission to take the cup
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Thief: After Pope Francis addressed congress (above), Rep. Brady made his way to the podium to get the leftover liquid so he could drink it

'The congressman is a Catholic and has immense respect for the Holy Father,' Chief of Staff Stan White told ABC News.

White added that Representative Brady 'was immensely moved by the speech. He thought the Holy Father spoke to issues he cared deeply about ... especially caring about the poor and the Holy Father's concern about our environment.'

He also shared some of the water with members of his staff and assistant, also a devout Catholic.

As for the saved water, he plans to sprinkle it on his grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3249286/Holy-water-Congressman-steals-Pope-Francis-glass-White-House-address-sip-remaining-liquid-wife-saves-sprinkle-grandchildren.html#ixzz3n9KKpAmR
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