They think because they run a 200 acre country that they should involve themselves in politics.He is a Socialist who involved himself in political matters, not Catholic doctrine.
Perhaps because:Why do we make a big deal about the pope but not the head of any other church.
Perhaps because:
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.28 to 1.39 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2024. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.
The Catholics in my Parish have not been pleased with his Socialist activist actions.
Both are relevant.While true, this also shows that Protestants outnumber Catholics substantially. And the gap is widening.
I suspect such a funeral is rehearsed at least once a year no matter the pope's health.