Sounds like Pope Leo is continuing in the tradition of Pope Francis, and Pope John Paul I. Before the summer of 1978, when John Paul I spent 33 days as Pope, before dying mysteriously, I never thought I'd be listening to Popes. I viewed Francis spiritually as the reincarnation of John Paul I. After all these years I can't remember exactly what he said that moved me so, but I was very upset when he died so prematurely.
I don't believe Leo will follow Francis at all, and that's what gives me hope. Francis was only words, good words, but nonetheless, they were weak. Francis was not brave enough to take action. He was a coward, in my opinion. Behind the scenes, he continued to cover up the grave scandals of rampant pedophilia in church leadership by dragging out the process of bringing action against those committing sexual violence toward children. Absolutely unforgivable. Leo is brazen, and that is what the church needs — someone who is unambivalent about what is right and wrong, and who will speak out loudly and give guidance on getting out of this mess.
I'm going to figure you know a lot more about what's going on than I do. I'm not a Catholic, although I'm well aware of the pedo scandal. If I remember correctly (~two decades ago now) My hometown paper my hometown paper spread the word on what was happening. But I'm damn disappointed to hear what you say about Francis.
On the other hand, if Leo comes through, I'll be glad to see that happen.
I no longer hope for this. The GOP is corrupt beyond repair. My hope is that people will shun them as they did for Nazis and that they will never recover from what they have done. It is unforgivable. Any reformed version of the GOP — absolutely would not trust.
Sounds like Pope Leo is continuing in the tradition of Pope Francis, and Pope John Paul I. Before the summer of 1978, when John Paul I spent 33 days as Pope, before dying mysteriously, I never thought I'd be listening to Popes. I viewed Francis spiritually as the reincarnation of John Paul I. After all these years I can't remember exactly what he said that moved me so, but I was very upset when he died so prematurely.
I don't believe Leo will follow Francis at all, and that's what gives me hope. Francis was only words, good words, but nonetheless, they were weak. Francis was not brave enough to take action. He was a coward, in my opinion. Behind the scenes, he continued to cover up the grave scandals of rampant pedophilia in church leadership by dragging out the process of bringing action against those committing sexual violence toward children. Absolutely unforgivable. Leo is brazen, and that is what the church needs — someone who is unambivalent about what is right and wrong, and who will speak out loudly and give guidance on getting out of this mess.
I'm going to figure you know a lot more about what's going on than I do. I'm not a Catholic, although I'm well aware of the pedo scandal. If I remember correctly (~two decades ago now) My hometown paper my hometown paper spread the word on what was happening. But I'm damn disappointed to hear what you say about Francis.
On the other hand, if Leo comes through, I'll be glad to see that happen.
We can only hope the GOP finds religion.
I no longer hope for this. The GOP is corrupt beyond repair. My hope is that people will shun them as they did for Nazis and that they will never recover from what they have done. It is unforgivable. Any reformed version of the GOP — absolutely would not trust.