ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Pope Francis warned Saturday that the “easy answers” of populism and authoritarianism are threatening democracy in Europe and called for fresh dedication to promoting the common good.
Arriving in Greece, the birthplace of democracy, Francis used a speech to Greek political and cultural leaders to warn Europe at large about the threats facing the continent. He said only robust multilateralism can address the pressing issues of the day, from protecting the environment to fighting the pandemic and poverty.
“Politics needs this, in order to put common needs ahead of private interests,” Francis said. “Yet we cannot avoid noting with concern how today, and not only in Europe, we are witnessing a retreat from democracy.”
https://apnews.com/article/pope-fran...412712c5b9ff43
I find it hard to believe someone could vote for Trump and then attend Mass or Holy Communion, just sayin
The Pope seriously needs to sit down, shut up, and work on the deep problems with-in the Church.
He has become a useless clown.
The bottom line is that conservatives cant admit to themselves the Evil they have allowed to romp on their watch.
This is going to hurt.
Callinectes (12-04-2021), Grumpy (12-04-2021)
reagansghost (12-04-2021)
Is there such a thing as a practicing Catholic?
I never actually knew one when still part of the fold.
They weren't even that good for being Catholics who didn't practice at it.
If it weren't for the evangelical fundamentalists to make us look at least a little bit better,
as a matter of fact,
it would have been a total clusterfuck.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Samuel Johnson, 1775
Religion....is the opiate of the people. Karl Marx, 1848
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose. Kris Kristofferson, 1969
Trumpet (12-04-2021)
Grumpy (12-04-2021)
First, why do you presume he's even talking about America and by extension, Trump? Both russia and china pose a MUCH bigger threat to "democracy" than America ever did, and then you can add the muslim world to the mix. Second, the 2020 election was the closest to pure democracy this country has ever seen. So how's that working out for you? He needs to keep his nose out of politics anyway, and you jackasses should keep your noses out of religion.
I find it hard to believe someone could vote for resident potato head, get an abortion, and then attend Mass or Holy Communion, just sayin'.
“The Communist party must control the guns.”
― Mao Tse-tung
“Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything.”-Generally attributed to Uncle Joe Stalin
“Everything under heaven is in utter choas; the situation is excellent.”
― mao tse-tung
Grumpy (12-04-2021)
Most practicing Catholics are Right wing.
Trump got near 60% of the White Catholic vote in 2016 & about 55% in 2020.
Latino Catholics less so, but that's because of Trumps anti Mexican comments.
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