Support
Contact
Ace:
aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com
CBD:
cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com
Buck:
buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com
joe mannix:
mannix2024 at proton.me
MisHum:
petmorons at gee mail.com
J.J. Sefton:
sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com
aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com
CBD:
cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com
Buck:
buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com
joe mannix:
mannix2024 at proton.me
MisHum:
petmorons at gee mail.com
J.J. Sefton:
sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com
Here We Go Again: Latest Leftwing Pope Attacks Trump for Sealing the Border, Attacking Islamic Occupation Forces in Iran
As many have pointed out, this brave moral voice kept absolutely stumm when Iran was killing 30-45,000 of its own people. But now he finds his voice.
And weirdly, he speaks with a vague Italian/Spanish accent, despite being an American citizen. Is he one of those weak men who put on the accent of whatever city or country they're currently standing in? Trump sure thinks he's weak:
Cynical PubliusThe pope was anti-Trump before becoming pope -- and then covered that up.
@CynicalPublius Well it looks like the Pope’s interference in American politics is still top of the news cycle, so I want to repeat something. The Democrat/Media Complex deliberately set this up so faithful Catholics would be forced to choose: Trump or your faith? That’s a false dichotomy. The Pope is speaking on politics, offering his opinion only and he is not speaking ex cathedra. You are not obligated to agree with the Pope in these matters where he speaks as an ordinary human. If you are a Catholic, you can still support Trump, and disagree with what the Pope is saying about the Iran War and American politics, and still remain true to your Catholic faith. Please do not fall for the either/or con job.
New Pope Leo XIV previously criticized Trump’s immigration stance in a tweet from 2015.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 8, 2025
Robert Prevost described Trump’s “anti-immigrant rhetoric” as “so problematic.”
While in his last post on his X account, from April 2025 he retweeted a post critical of the deportation of… pic.twitter.com/fhqoGNzzHE
Hal Lambert suggests Pope Leo called out President Trump to damage Republican’s Catholic vote in the midterms, after meeting with Obama strategist. pic.twitter.com/XwuInObQwI
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) April 15, 2026
David Axelrod met with the Pope last week, a few days later the Pope attacked President Trump on Iran.
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) April 13, 2026
Then last night three liberal Cardinals attacked president Trump on 60 minutes
This was all coordinated by Barrack Obama to break Trump's catholic base before the midterms https://t.co/5dVAN5GOYo
Trump is 100% correct on the Pope.
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) April 13, 2026
The dude is a liberal disgrace.
pic.twitter.com/f2j5Tr22sV
"I'm not gonna speak for the president. I'm speaking for myself, a lifelong Catholic," Homan said. "I wish they'd stay out of immigration because they don't know what they're talking about. Because if they wore my shoes for forty years and talked to a nine-year-old girl that got raped multiple times, or stood in the back of a tractor-trailer, with nineteen dead aliens at my feet, including a five-year-old boy that baked to death. If they understood the atrocities that happen on an open border, I think their opinion would change."Video: "I wish the pope would stay out of politics and focus on fixing the church." By the way, Gay Mexican Nazi Nick Fuentes declared Trump to be the "anti-Christ" so that is now all three of the Nazi podcasters (Tuq'r, Cavernous, Gay Mexican Nazi) who have stated that Trump is "satanic" or the "anti-Christ" in the past week. As the meme puts it: Know the op when you see it.
No amount of Vatican commentary changes what Homan saw with his own eyes. "And I welcome a discussion with any of them, because they don't understand illegal immigration is not a victimless crime. Where President Trump had the most secure border in the lifetime of this nation, right now, lives are being saved. He's saving thousands of lives a year because he has a secure border," Homan explained. "Human traffickers are out of business, right? The cartels are going bankrupt because of that secure border. I wish they'd understand that. Because if they did, I think they'd have a different opinion." This is the argument the church -- and frankly most of the media -- never wants to sit with. Secure borders don't just protect American citizens. They protect migrants from the predators who exploit open-border chaos for profit. Letting that happen would be inhumane, which is why the Trump administration is putting an end to illegal immigration.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1
1st
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:20 PM (CWTWj)
2
i have mixed feelings actually. we didn't complain when the pope attacked communism, but i'm not catholic so i don't know what the rules are
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:21 PM (CWTWj)
3
i noodled
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:22 PM (CWTWj)
Posted by: Inogame at April 15, 2026 04:22 PM (53oGX)
5
I'm not a RC, but I agree with Tom Homan.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 15, 2026 04:22 PM (PFs9e)
6
He's not Jesuit...only good thing I can say about him right now.
Posted by: MkY at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (q6tQZ)
7
And weirdly, he speaks with a vague Italian/Spanish accent, despite being an American citizen.
Ace, he did spend a lot of years in Peru, speaking Spanish.
On the other hand, maybe it's just an affectation.
Ace, he did spend a lot of years in Peru, speaking Spanish.
On the other hand, maybe it's just an affectation.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (77rzZ)
8
It's time for Trump to appoint an anti-Pope. We haven't had one of those for a while.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (guGkK)
9
Jupiter.
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (E14OU)
10
I still remember John Paul, he was a good pope.
Posted by: Inogame
Even we Protestants liked him, for helping to bring down the commies.
Posted by: Inogame
Even we Protestants liked him, for helping to bring down the commies.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (77rzZ)
11
Let me know when commie Pope takes down the Vatican walls.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (abIsI)
12
Axelrod is a tough dude to beat, when it comes to astroturfing.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (fFWWe)
13
I miss when the pope was Polish.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (M7rua)
14
Isn't the german one who stepped down an antipope or blackpope?
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:25 PM (E14OU)
15
A modern Caiaphas
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:25 PM (okun6)
16
Of course this simping commie pope hates Trump and even America. That's the main reason why he was elected to be pope: because he's first and foremost a commie and a simp for anti-American and even anti-Catholic sentiment. Fuck him.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at April 15, 2026 04:25 PM (iFTx/)
17
Nope, Pope.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 04:25 PM (viF8m)
18
Yes; Pope Leo was in Peru for 20 years.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 15, 2026 04:25 PM (PFs9e)
19
It's almost like the vatican read the book of Judges, and said, "hey, that's how we can destroy America, let their enemies overrun them."
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:26 PM (M7rua)
20
For the accent, he spent 20ish years in Peru followed by 13 years in Rome...and then another 8 years in Peru and 3 more years in Rome...til he was elected Pope...
So, the accent is honest and expected...you start to sound like where you live, especially if it's been decades since you've been home for an extended period.
So, the accent is honest and expected...you start to sound like where you live, especially if it's been decades since you've been home for an extended period.
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)
21
8 It's time for Trump to appoint an anti-Pope. We haven't had one of those for a while.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (guGkK)
The memes of the Anti-Christ appointing an anti-Pope would flow.
Still raining. Ground is mostly dry. I have a Generac. Available to neighbours if needed. Still, I hope power stays on....
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:23 PM (guGkK)
The memes of the Anti-Christ appointing an anti-Pope would flow.
Still raining. Ground is mostly dry. I have a Generac. Available to neighbours if needed. Still, I hope power stays on....
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 15, 2026 04:26 PM (Sco7b)
22
He needs to stick to the Bible and Religious issues... Not politics...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:27 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 15, 2026 04:27 PM (x0n13)
Posted by: mrp at April 15, 2026 04:27 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (guGkK)
26
Get funky:
He's The Groove
He's the man
He's the Pope in the Vatican
youtu.be/c3jYacURQGU
GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU GROOVE
He's The Groove
He's the man
He's the Pope in the Vatican
youtu.be/c3jYacURQGU
GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU GROOVE
Posted by: fd at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (vFG9F)
27
Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (anL5R)
29
we wouldn't have the problems homan talked about if we just let in everyone who wants to work for three$ an hour
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (CWTWj)
30
ace, I suspect it is because he spent most of his adult life in South America and Italy, speaking Spanish and Italian.
Trust me, if you speak another language full time long enough you get the accent.
Trust me, if you speak another language full time long enough you get the accent.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (rbvCR)
31
Peruvia?
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (E14OU)
32
Ace, he did spend a lot of years in Peru, speaking Spanish.
-
They got a lot of secret sex yatchs there?
-
They got a lot of secret sex yatchs there?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (rbvCR)
34
Every Pope after Vatican II is a product of Satan's semen making Pius XII the last real Pope.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (abIsI)
35
Calling all mackerel snappers!
Posted by: All Pope All The Time at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (KNo99)
36
1. The RCC has lost out on hundreds of millions of dollars in government money laundered through Catholic Charities for bringing in thousands of illegals. The Trump administration stopped that grift.
2. Vance and Rubio are both Catholic and the presumptive next GOP nominees, so the globalist left, of which the faction controlling the Vatican seems to be a part of, needs to get the wedge in early to stop Catholics from voting conservative.
3. 70% of the RCC membership is now in third world countries, so the pro open borders pandering won't stop.
4. Roe never would have been overturned without Trump but it seems open borders are more important than stopping abortion.
2. Vance and Rubio are both Catholic and the presumptive next GOP nominees, so the globalist left, of which the faction controlling the Vatican seems to be a part of, needs to get the wedge in early to stop Catholics from voting conservative.
3. 70% of the RCC membership is now in third world countries, so the pro open borders pandering won't stop.
4. Roe never would have been overturned without Trump but it seems open borders are more important than stopping abortion.
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (jGJov)
37
As many have pointed out, this brave moral voice kept absolutely stumm when Iran was killing 30-45,000 of its own people.
That's latin darling. Apparently Disinformation Expert Ace is an educated man. Now I really hate him.
That's latin darling. Apparently Disinformation Expert Ace is an educated man. Now I really hate him.
Posted by: Confused, drunk Temu Doc Holliday at April 15, 2026 04:29 PM (JCZqz)
38
Willowed but maybe it fits here too?
Even if not, poetry. Sing it Gunny!
‘Who said that? Who the fuck said that? Who’s the slimy little communist shit twinkle-toed cocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant?’
Posted by: rickb223 at April 15, 2026 04:11 PM (xHq83)
Even if not, poetry. Sing it Gunny!
‘Who said that? Who the fuck said that? Who’s the slimy little communist shit twinkle-toed cocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant?’
Posted by: rickb223 at April 15, 2026 04:11 PM (xHq83)
Posted by: Diogenes at April 15, 2026 04:30 PM (2WIwB)
39
I miss when the pope was Polish.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (M7rua)
Except for the accent.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (M7rua)
Except for the accent.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:30 PM (rbvCR)
40
What part of pro-abortion, pro-open borders, pro-trans surgeries for children, anti- Bill of Rights, fixed elections, and pro-pedos does the Pope disagree with? I'm hoping to learn with what parts he takes issue of Democrats standard platform.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 15, 2026 04:30 PM (fFWWe)
41
Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna
=====
Not at all. Heck, we often fine out our local pastor.
And by 'we,' I'm talking about weekly attendees.
Posted by: It's me donna
=====
Not at all. Heck, we often fine out our local pastor.
And by 'we,' I'm talking about weekly attendees.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (gpQ8/)
42
For those of a Catholic bent -- there is our faith, and then there is the human run church. Don't let these bastards ruin the first while they destroy the second. In fact, help them with the second - via the collection plate.
There are plenty of opportunities to exercise wonderful acts of charity outside of the church. Since church leadership likes the $$$ so much, this is how change can be affected.
There are plenty of opportunities to exercise wonderful acts of charity outside of the church. Since church leadership likes the $$$ so much, this is how change can be affected.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (N39Ws)
Posted by: Ben Had at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (yAteE)
44
25 The Vatican loves illegal immigrants, right?
----
Buildings don't love illegal immigrants.
Democrats do.
----
Buildings don't love illegal immigrants.
Democrats do.
Posted by: In the spirit of Donald Rumsfeld at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (KNo99)
45
This post is perfection.
I want Homan to be Pope.
As a new Catholic I honestly don't think anyone who voted for Trump regrets their vote. I don't and never will. No one has mentioned squat about the pope in the past six months that I talk to. No worries.
Not worried about the mid-terms, mostly because things will happen even if I did worry. Therefore I won't and never do unless I can control it.
Granted, now President Trump needs to ignore Leo. Let little Leo boil into a tantrum and fling his miter and other gear.
The still photo of the cardinals makes me laugh a bit. Constipated and horny and mean looking slobs. If I had to give them confession I'd probably make up stuff to see what they'd do (I look the priest in the eye).
I figure my accent is unique and I'd be figured out anyway, so why not go in with my list since age 12yrs and tell it all (most of it or I would have been there all day). And I'm Pretti Good all in all, considering the weirdos out there today influencing. I used to be a good girl til I started posting here.
I want Homan to be Pope.
As a new Catholic I honestly don't think anyone who voted for Trump regrets their vote. I don't and never will. No one has mentioned squat about the pope in the past six months that I talk to. No worries.
Not worried about the mid-terms, mostly because things will happen even if I did worry. Therefore I won't and never do unless I can control it.
Granted, now President Trump needs to ignore Leo. Let little Leo boil into a tantrum and fling his miter and other gear.
The still photo of the cardinals makes me laugh a bit. Constipated and horny and mean looking slobs. If I had to give them confession I'd probably make up stuff to see what they'd do (I look the priest in the eye).
I figure my accent is unique and I'd be figured out anyway, so why not go in with my list since age 12yrs and tell it all (most of it or I would have been there all day). And I'm Pretti Good all in all, considering the weirdos out there today influencing. I used to be a good girl til I started posting here.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (WONhk)
46
Femboy Fuentes and His Merry Band of Groypers would be a great name for a rock band.
And by rock band, I mean live musical accompaniment at nightclubs in a certain area of Miami, IYKWIMAITYD.
And by rock band, I mean live musical accompaniment at nightclubs in a certain area of Miami, IYKWIMAITYD.
Posted by: Zombie Dave Barry at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (7/xuQ)
47
Someone grab a history book about the Middle Ages and how the Catholic Church went so far as executions on those they considered heretics (which was, basically, every other religion except theirs).
Hence, the Inquisition.....GET THE COMFY CHAIR because...NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!
Hence, the Inquisition.....GET THE COMFY CHAIR because...NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!
Posted by: Orson at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (dIske)
48
This is the same Church who helped actual Nazis flee to Latin America after WWII via the Ratlines. Real Nazis like Eichmann and Mengele.
The Church did this to build a bulwark (there's that word) against communism in Latin America.
The Church did this to build a bulwark (there's that word) against communism in Latin America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (oSeBJ)
49
27 Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (FtULh)
No. That's never been the case.
There's a role regarding dogma and ratification of the results of ecumenical councils but generally the pope is not binding.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (FtULh)
No. That's never been the case.
There's a role regarding dogma and ratification of the results of ecumenical councils but generally the pope is not binding.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (okun6)
50
Every Pope after Vatican II is a product of Satan's semen making Pius XII the last real Pope.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
Are you familiar with the website Novus Ordo Watch, because that is exactly their position.
Even though I'm a lifelong Protestant, I must say that, going by their logic, they are correct.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
Are you familiar with the website Novus Ordo Watch, because that is exactly their position.
Even though I'm a lifelong Protestant, I must say that, going by their logic, they are correct.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (77rzZ)
51
27 Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
1. No.
2. We ideally don't hear about everything the Pope says.
1. No.
2. We ideally don't hear about everything the Pope says.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (DgMqy)
Posted by: Way back when at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (KNo99)
53
Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (FtULh)
No.
There are specific rulings that come up every 300 years or so that define what being Catholic is and if you don't buy them, you are out. Last one was in 1860s.
Besides that you can decide if what he's saying is relevant or not. Open borders is obviously not a religious question and never has been. He has security for himself, of course.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (FtULh)
No.
There are specific rulings that come up every 300 years or so that define what being Catholic is and if you don't buy them, you are out. Last one was in 1860s.
Besides that you can decide if what he's saying is relevant or not. Open borders is obviously not a religious question and never has been. He has security for himself, of course.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (8avO+)
54
Maybe Leo's vague accent is like Alec Baldwin's mamacita's? How you say cucumber in English?
Fake, in other words. PINO.
Fake, in other words. PINO.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (WONhk)
55
The biggest reason for my being a Trumpster is that he's our first national figure since Ross Perot who gives a rat's ass about our working class. They've been getting f*cked over for 50 years with policies promoted by the D party that favor only their ever-shrinking base of voters, the Leftist elite most of all.
You'd think the Pope would understand this. He's a stooge.
You'd think the Pope would understand this. He's a stooge.
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (dtajH)
56
@27 I say generally, no. Certainly not in matters of politics.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (cWLG3)
57
Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna
They don't abide by everything Jesus and God say in the Bible. Why would the Pope get special authority?
Posted by: It's me donna
They don't abide by everything Jesus and God say in the Bible. Why would the Pope get special authority?
Posted by: Moron Analyst at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (JCZqz)
58
You could place Pope Leo between Whoopi and Joy on the View and never miss a beat. He's just what the Vatican needs right now.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
59
The Pope is speaking on politics, offering his opinion only and he is not speaking ex cathedra.
This was true of Francis as well... lots of stupid opinions.
This was true of Francis as well... lots of stupid opinions.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 15, 2026 04:34 PM (T8m77)
60
Do Catholics really abide by everything the Pope says ?
Posted by: It's me donna
This where the "Ex Cathedra" comes from. Translated as "From the Chair" and is to be taken as infallible. It hasn't been invoked since like 1950.
So, anything the popes says outside of that is their personal belief/opinion.
No doubt there are Catholics out there that take whatever a pope says as 100% gospel. Pity, them.
Posted by: It's me donna
This where the "Ex Cathedra" comes from. Translated as "From the Chair" and is to be taken as infallible. It hasn't been invoked since like 1950.
So, anything the popes says outside of that is their personal belief/opinion.
No doubt there are Catholics out there that take whatever a pope says as 100% gospel. Pity, them.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:34 PM (N39Ws)
61
we wouldn't have the problems homan talked about if we just let in everyone who wants to work for three$ an hour
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (CWTWj)
--------
I guess gnats aren't real tough negotiators.
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (CWTWj)
--------
I guess gnats aren't real tough negotiators.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 15, 2026 04:34 PM (strjf)
62
It really is a testament to how corrupt our media has become that Obama continues to work barely behind the scene to try and take down Trump and his movement and it never gets reported. Every single thing since Russia collusion has Obama's greasy little hands all over it.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 04:34 PM (viF8m)
63
I miss when the pope was Polish.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (M7rua)
John Paul II was a masculine Pope, too. Fought against the Nazis in the underground, and defied the USSR. Dude was a mensch.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 04:24 PM (M7rua)
John Paul II was a masculine Pope, too. Fought against the Nazis in the underground, and defied the USSR. Dude was a mensch.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:34 PM (77rzZ)
64
54 Maybe Leo's vague accent is like Alec Baldwin's mamacita's? How you say cucumber in English?
Fake, in other words. PINO.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (WONhk)
---
Maybe when he's politicking, like his hero Hilary Clinton.
Fake, in other words. PINO.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (WONhk)
---
Maybe when he's politicking, like his hero Hilary Clinton.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (cWLG3)
65
Even though I'm a lifelong Protestant, I must say that, going by their logic, they are correct.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (77rzZ)
I think the two JPs were pretty good, though I haven't studied it in depth.
The one before this one literally set up graven images in the Vatican, the knucklehead. Catholics went in and tossed them in the Tiber River.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (77rzZ)
I think the two JPs were pretty good, though I haven't studied it in depth.
The one before this one literally set up graven images in the Vatican, the knucklehead. Catholics went in and tossed them in the Tiber River.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (8avO+)
66
That would be a lot of money to a gnat.
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (E14OU)
67
42 For those of a Catholic bent -- there is our faith, and then there is the human run church. Don't let these bastards ruin the first while they destroy the second. In fact, help them with the second - via the collection plate.
There are plenty of opportunities to exercise wonderful acts of charity outside of the church. Since church leadership likes the $$$ so much, this is how change can be affected.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (N39Ws)
Wrong - the correct response is to get on your Church's financial board and be the change you want.
The Pope gets one collection a year - skip that if you want.
But support your own Church community and its path. This should make you volunteer and give more, not less.
As they say "Be the change you want to see"...
There are plenty of opportunities to exercise wonderful acts of charity outside of the church. Since church leadership likes the $$$ so much, this is how change can be affected.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:31 PM (N39Ws)
Wrong - the correct response is to get on your Church's financial board and be the change you want.
The Pope gets one collection a year - skip that if you want.
But support your own Church community and its path. This should make you volunteer and give more, not less.
As they say "Be the change you want to see"...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (tOcjL)
68
The Church did this to build a bulwark (there's that word) against communism in Latin America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (oSeBJ)
and then at least part of the Church embraced Revolutionary Theology, which recast Marxist thought in Biblical terms.
And then fomented revolution, and screamed about the inviolability of the robe when their activists got arrested
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (oSeBJ)
and then at least part of the Church embraced Revolutionary Theology, which recast Marxist thought in Biblical terms.
And then fomented revolution, and screamed about the inviolability of the robe when their activists got arrested
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (rbvCR)
69
4 I still remember John Paul, he was a good pope.
Posted by: Inogame
Kissed a Koran. There's pictures.
Posted by: Inogame
Kissed a Koran. There's pictures.
Posted by: Auspex at April 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Y8DZL)
70
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-TrumpLaysLowDIMON :: WAR CAPITALIST
Giving the same speech in the same manner to the Pope, he would have indeed have seen the face of God.
And who is Orange Julius?
https://y.yarn.co/3e87a2c0-e900-4bd8-a1c6-452125e2a0f0.mp4
"The difference between a civilian and a citizen? A citizen accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic, of which he is a member, defending it, if need be, with his life. The civilian does not."
LET'S GO BRANDON
https://iran.liveuamap.com/
Giving the same speech in the same manner to the Pope, he would have indeed have seen the face of God.
And who is Orange Julius?
https://y.yarn.co/3e87a2c0-e900-4bd8-a1c6-452125e2a0f0.mp4
"The difference between a civilian and a citizen? A citizen accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic, of which he is a member, defending it, if need be, with his life. The civilian does not."
LET'S GO BRANDON
https://iran.liveuamap.com/
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at April 15, 2026 04:36 PM (K9ch3)
71
John Paul II was a masculine Pope, too. Fought against the Nazis in the underground, and defied the USSR. Dude was a mensch.
Posted by: Bulg
===
And wasn't a believer in zero-sum economics.
Posted by: Bulg
===
And wasn't a believer in zero-sum economics.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 15, 2026 04:36 PM (gpQ8/)
72
Some of the issue is Media Catholics.
They get their Pope info from Media Influencers.
That's problematic, to begin with.
They get their Pope info from Media Influencers.
That's problematic, to begin with.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at April 15, 2026 04:36 PM (DgMqy)
73
68 The Church did this to build a bulwark (there's that word) against communism in Latin America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (oSeBJ)
and then at least part of the Church embraced Revolutionary Theology, which recast Marxist thought in Biblical terms.
And then fomented revolution, and screamed about the inviolability of the robe when their activists got arrested
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (rbvCR)
The US Catholic Church also saw a lot of communist infiltrators in the 20th century. Not that there aren't commies today, they're just open about it instead of infiltrating.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:32 PM (oSeBJ)
and then at least part of the Church embraced Revolutionary Theology, which recast Marxist thought in Biblical terms.
And then fomented revolution, and screamed about the inviolability of the robe when their activists got arrested
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (rbvCR)
The US Catholic Church also saw a lot of communist infiltrators in the 20th century. Not that there aren't commies today, they're just open about it instead of infiltrating.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (okun6)
74
You could place Pope Leo between Whoopi and Joy on the View and never miss a beat. He's just what the Vatican needs right now.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
The same Joy who said just yesterday that "Jesus was a narcissist."
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
The same Joy who said just yesterday that "Jesus was a narcissist."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (oSeBJ)
75
I think the two JPs were pretty good, though I haven't studied it in depth.
Posted by: Oldcat
Serious question: Do you think JPI was offed by the Vatican Bank and that weird secret org (Opus Dei?)?
Posted by: Oldcat
Serious question: Do you think JPI was offed by the Vatican Bank and that weird secret org (Opus Dei?)?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (77rzZ)
76
A percentage of money tithed goes higher up so yes, parishioners are supporting the precepts of these , I don't even know what to call them.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (yAteE)
77
I'm glad someone is punching bag, I would argue the Pope is the one that comes out losing his luster after this.
I'd like to see Trump sort of judo the Epstein stuff and ask the Pope to do more to wrangle in the rampant pedophilia that has been hidden.
I'd like to see Trump sort of judo the Epstein stuff and ask the Pope to do more to wrangle in the rampant pedophilia that has been hidden.
Posted by: Leupold at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (qxqlo)
78
i have mixed feelings actually. we didn't complain when the pope attacked communism, but i'm not catholic so i don't know what the rules are
==
Its not hard. Communism is a heresy. Its politics treated as religion. It gets criticized by The Popes for a long time because it denies God and replaces him with the State. Its not the difference between representative democracy vs a parliamentary system. Catholic and orthodox Christian theology rightly criticizes Communism as evil. Because it is. Plenty of critique for unrestrained capitalism also. It capitalism is an effective way to create wealth and increase resources. BUt is must be fairly regulated and the Church MUST exist to assist those who are left behind or can't compete. This is fundamental. You must give to the poor. Almsgiving is not negotiable.
==
Its not hard. Communism is a heresy. Its politics treated as religion. It gets criticized by The Popes for a long time because it denies God and replaces him with the State. Its not the difference between representative democracy vs a parliamentary system. Catholic and orthodox Christian theology rightly criticizes Communism as evil. Because it is. Plenty of critique for unrestrained capitalism also. It capitalism is an effective way to create wealth and increase resources. BUt is must be fairly regulated and the Church MUST exist to assist those who are left behind or can't compete. This is fundamental. You must give to the poor. Almsgiving is not negotiable.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (anL5R)
79
I am not interested in denigrating Catholics, which is happening on X. Where I do think there is an issue, however, is the reaction that this isn’t doctrine, and many Catholics aren’t happy with the Pope, so we should just ignore him. The problem with that is the Church should hear this criticism- and the effect it has. People who may have been interested in the Church are turned off. People like me who were raised Catholic and left / didn’t come back to the Church in large part because of the last Pope. This Pope reinforces I made the right choice for me. When I have fellow wayward Catholics express their discomfort with the Church, I invite them to come with me to the church home I found. Again, I will NEVER criticize someone’s faith, I will always correct when people say something untrue about the Catholic Church. But I will also say I have never been more at peace with my faith than I am right now.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (OoFl2)
80
"Pope Leo declares nukes in Iran are wholesome."
"Pope Leo declares the rape, grooming, murder of white girls in England is fine. Same for murder of white girls in USA. Barbarians need an outlet as they escape their country's stife. Do not be afraid of Islam."
"Pope Leo opens Vatican gates for migrants to sleep inside the walls."
"Pope Leo denies socilism and influence by David Axlerod."
"Pope Leo declares the rape, grooming, murder of white girls in England is fine. Same for murder of white girls in USA. Barbarians need an outlet as they escape their country's stife. Do not be afraid of Islam."
"Pope Leo opens Vatican gates for migrants to sleep inside the walls."
"Pope Leo denies socilism and influence by David Axlerod."
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (WONhk)
81
shouldn't Axelrod have been observing Passover? Oh wait he's a Jewish lib, they don't observe.
Posted by: Avi at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (ieodf)
82
Another serious question: Does the Pope draw a salary?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (77rzZ)
83
Actress who played car wash girl in Cool Hand Luke is mort.
Posted by: one hour sober at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (Y1sOo)
84
What I need to know is what is the Pope's pick for Powerball.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (/lPRQ)
85
You'd think the Pope would understand this. He's a stooge.
Oh, a wise guy, eh?
*locks pipe wrench onto papal nose*
Oh, a wise guy, eh?
*locks pipe wrench onto papal nose*
Posted by: Moe Howard at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (guGkK)
86
And why hasn't there ever been a female Pope?
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
87
Right or wrong, it profits Trump nothing to pick a fight with the Pope.
Leo said the same type of anti-war stuff that his predecessors
have been saying sure m for decades. Trump's predecessors were savvy enough to smile and nod, then go about their business. But not Trump. He can't let a criticism go; he always responds like a gangsta rapper who just got dissed.
You don't want to hear this, but conservative/traditional Catholics are pretty fond of Leo. They don't always agree with him, but the first year of his papacy has been refreshing after a decade-plus of what at times felt like mistreatment from Francis. So they're inclined to stick up for him if they think an attackn is unfair or unnecessary.
Think of it this way: you don't always agree with your wife, you can even get in big fights with her. But you'll never ever let someone else talk shit about her. That's where conservative Catholics are with Leo. I've been in traditional Catholic online spaces for a long time and I've never seen the uniformity around defending the Pope that I've seen this week.
Truck needs to fix this. He must find humility that he probably doesn't have. Because he's going to need Caolic votes.
Leo said the same type of anti-war stuff that his predecessors
have been saying sure m for decades. Trump's predecessors were savvy enough to smile and nod, then go about their business. But not Trump. He can't let a criticism go; he always responds like a gangsta rapper who just got dissed.
You don't want to hear this, but conservative/traditional Catholics are pretty fond of Leo. They don't always agree with him, but the first year of his papacy has been refreshing after a decade-plus of what at times felt like mistreatment from Francis. So they're inclined to stick up for him if they think an attackn is unfair or unnecessary.
Think of it this way: you don't always agree with your wife, you can even get in big fights with her. But you'll never ever let someone else talk shit about her. That's where conservative Catholics are with Leo. I've been in traditional Catholic online spaces for a long time and I've never seen the uniformity around defending the Pope that I've seen this week.
Truck needs to fix this. He must find humility that he probably doesn't have. Because he's going to need Caolic votes.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (SycrK)
88
61 we wouldn't have the problems homan talked about if we just let in everyone who wants to work for three$ an hour
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (CWTWj)
--------
Sometimes that 3 dollars isn't a bargain.. My Husband was a Masonry Contractor and lost many a job to "By the hour" Hispanics... One particular job was the funniest... It seems the "lower" bid crew took so long and did such a shitty job that the owner was out way more money then if he had taken My Husbands bid... And my Husband had insurance and was bonded.... Not so for the others...Had to be torn out
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 15, 2026 04:28 PM (CWTWj)
--------
Sometimes that 3 dollars isn't a bargain.. My Husband was a Masonry Contractor and lost many a job to "By the hour" Hispanics... One particular job was the funniest... It seems the "lower" bid crew took so long and did such a shitty job that the owner was out way more money then if he had taken My Husbands bid... And my Husband had insurance and was bonded.... Not so for the others...Had to be torn out
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (FtULh)
89
MS NOW (M-SNOW) has also had their on-air "talent" say Trump is the antichrist. Everyone thinks its funny that a bunch of professional anti-Christians are suddenly trying to quote Revelation.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (2ocoG)
90
And why hasn't there ever been a female Pope?
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
*AHEM*
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
*AHEM*
Posted by: Pope Joan at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (guGkK)
91
Didn't she die in 2001?
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (E14OU)
92
Actress who played car wash girl in Cool Hand Luke is mort.
Posted by: one hour sober
RIP, Lucille.
Posted by: one hour sober
RIP, Lucille.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (77rzZ)
93
Wrong - the correct response is to get on your Church's financial board and be the change you want.
The Pope gets one collection a year - skip that if you want.
But support your own Church community and its path. This should make you volunteer and give more, not less.
As they say "Be the change you want to see"...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (tOcjL)
Been on the Pastoral Council, chaired it for several years. This is an advisory position at best. The bishop owns the buildings, and ultimately controls financial assets.
I try to be the change you want to see through my volunteering and charitable acts.
And Peter's Pence collection has been missed by house OCiS for many years.
The Pope gets one collection a year - skip that if you want.
But support your own Church community and its path. This should make you volunteer and give more, not less.
As they say "Be the change you want to see"...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (tOcjL)
Been on the Pastoral Council, chaired it for several years. This is an advisory position at best. The bishop owns the buildings, and ultimately controls financial assets.
I try to be the change you want to see through my volunteering and charitable acts.
And Peter's Pence collection has been missed by house OCiS for many years.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (N39Ws)
94
"I'm not gonna speak for the president. I'm speaking for myself, a lifelong Catholic," Homan said. "I wish they'd stay out of immigration because they don't know what they're talking about. Because if they wore my shoes for forty years and talked to a nine-year-old girl that got raped multiple times, or stood in the back of a tractor-trailer, with nineteen dead aliens at my feet, including a five-year-old boy that baked to death. If they understood the atrocities that happen on an open border, I think their opinion would change."
===
Those atrocities are why you must have open borders.
- Pope's Political Conscience
===
Those atrocities are why you must have open borders.
- Pope's Political Conscience
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (/lPRQ)
95
The US Catholic Church also saw a lot of communist infiltrators in the 20th century. Not that there aren't commies today, they're just open about it instead of infiltrating.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (okun6)
That's why I'm pointing out the Church's support of real-live Nazis. They said it was to fight against communism, but here they are, calling for communism.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (okun6)
That's why I'm pointing out the Church's support of real-live Nazis. They said it was to fight against communism, but here they are, calling for communism.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:40 PM (oSeBJ)
96
The authority of the Church was laid low by their very own Ghey Mafia pedo pranksters.
The collapse of the Church is not a good thing.
The collapse of the Church is not a good thing.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (wBaIH)
97
OK, so which is it? Is the supreme leader of US foreign and domestic policy the Pope or any traffic court judge?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (ndZc7)
98
TJM, answered you in previous thread. FWIW, the one most like a trust fund baby was Dan Rostenkowski but a good quarter of them were already deep in arrears to the House Bank. They also used their campaign funds openly as piggy banks for all kinds of deviance. Coke and booze were probably the biggest issue for the swinging set, those that were financial grifters used their campaign funds or overdrafts at the House bank. Senators were more refined in their debauchery and you get the Keating Five as an example of that.
That House Banking scandal would not break until the 90's.
That House Banking scandal would not break until the 90's.
Posted by: whig at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (E4rtv)
99
When the radical priest come to get me released
We was all on the cover of Newsweek.
We was all on the cover of Newsweek.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (strjf)
100
Oh look, a leftist Pope spouting the latest DNC talking points. Who could have seen that coming. Boy, Pope Bob sure is his own man. Can't wait until he converts to Islam.
Posted by: Beartooth at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (tYGL3)
101
86 And why hasn't there ever been a female Pope?
Posted by: Ok
They have cooties.
I thought everybody knew that.
Posted by: Ok
They have cooties.
I thought everybody knew that.
Posted by: Auspex at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (Y8DZL)
102
*smug Protestant noises*
Posted by: pookysgirl, gently teasing her Catholic brethren at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (Wt5PA)
103
>>>People who may have been interested in the Church are turned off.
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (jGJov)
104
Okay, out of thread, trying to get placement for mom at a rehab facility. Peace out.
Posted by: whig at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (E4rtv)
105
Trump's first event at the new WH ballroom should be entitled Ballet of the Chestnuts, Part Dieux. He could invite the pope.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (guGkK)
106
I think the two JPs were pretty good, though I haven't studied it in depth.
Posted by: Oldcat
Serious question: Do you think JPI was offed by the Vatican Bank and that weird secret org (Opus Dei?)?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (77rzZ)
No, although me and some friends did put out the rumor that he was going undercover and didn't really die at the time.
At the time, he was something of a placeholder to start a revitalization of the sagging Vatican though not powerful enough to carry it through. John Paul II was ready to really carry a message across the Iron Curtain himself to East Europe and then to the rest of the world though his tours.
That's why he was shot at, not JPI
Posted by: Oldcat
Serious question: Do you think JPI was offed by the Vatican Bank and that weird secret org (Opus Dei?)?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:37 PM (77rzZ)
No, although me and some friends did put out the rumor that he was going undercover and didn't really die at the time.
At the time, he was something of a placeholder to start a revitalization of the sagging Vatican though not powerful enough to carry it through. John Paul II was ready to really carry a message across the Iron Curtain himself to East Europe and then to the rest of the world though his tours.
That's why he was shot at, not JPI
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (8avO+)
107
As they say "Be the change you want to see"...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (tOcjL)
*fistbump*
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:35 PM (tOcjL)
*fistbump*
Posted by: A certain German monk at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (skR0U)
108
And why hasn't there ever been a female Pope?
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
[nods] Pope Joan
The reason the Cardinals are supposed to assure themselves that the new pope candidate has testicles.
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
[nods] Pope Joan
The reason the Cardinals are supposed to assure themselves that the new pope candidate has testicles.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (rbvCR)
109
The collapse of the Church is not a good thing.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
Neither is the collapse of the UK but what are you going to do?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
Neither is the collapse of the UK but what are you going to do?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (ndZc7)
110
just like his predecessor, it seams that Pope Leo has rejected the Catholic "Just War" theology of St. Thomas Aquinas in favor of complete capitulation by the West in the name of "peace"...... the Pope was completely silent when the Iranian Mullahs and IRGC murdered 35,000 citizens for protesting their murderous regime and he has been completely silent about the fentanyl crisis in the US caused by Mexican, Central and South American drug cartels, the sex trafficking, slave-trading, and treatment of women and children caught up in the previous administrations open border's immigration policy. As a Catholic, I find this Pope's politics a disgrace.
Posted by: Monica at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (cRv5R)
111
The Vatican will become a Mosque soon enough
Posted by: Skip at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
112
And why hasn't there ever been a female Pope?
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
Isn't there a special chair in the Vatican where the papal candidate has to sit to allow the cardinals to confirm that he has testicles? I read that somewhere.
Posted by: Ok, I'll go there at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (KNo99)
Isn't there a special chair in the Vatican where the papal candidate has to sit to allow the cardinals to confirm that he has testicles? I read that somewhere.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (guGkK)
113
One particular job was the funniest... It seems the "lower" bid crew took so long and did such a shitty job that the owner was out way more money then if he had taken My Husbands bid... And my Husband had insurance and was bonded.... Not so for the others...Had to be torn out
I fell down a home inspector rabbit hole on YouTube and saw brand new million-dollar houses where the drywall was not only off-square, it was bowed. It looked OK but it was sufficiently non-flat that you couldn't hang a picture. Also the kitchen island would move if you pushed it, leaks in all the plumbing (including gas!), electrical shenanigans (incorrectly wired 3-way switches, circuits that were a dead short and you couldn't turn the breaker on), and much more.
So yeah, the illegal labor is a real bargain.
I fell down a home inspector rabbit hole on YouTube and saw brand new million-dollar houses where the drywall was not only off-square, it was bowed. It looked OK but it was sufficiently non-flat that you couldn't hang a picture. Also the kitchen island would move if you pushed it, leaks in all the plumbing (including gas!), electrical shenanigans (incorrectly wired 3-way switches, circuits that were a dead short and you couldn't turn the breaker on), and much more.
So yeah, the illegal labor is a real bargain.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (2ocoG)
114
58 You could place Pope Leo between Whoopi and Joy on the View and never miss a beat. He's just what the Vatican needs right now.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
---
Be a Whoopi and Joy sandwich? I wouldn't wish that on anyone, except maybe Obama.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
---
Be a Whoopi and Joy sandwich? I wouldn't wish that on anyone, except maybe Obama.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (cWLG3)
115
The pope saying "let's be nice to Muslims" makes "The Camp of the Saints" look more prophetic every day
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (jGJov)
116
The Papacy as it defines itself today simply did not exist in early Christianity. It is a product of the late Middle Ages and onward.
Posted by: Rufus.we.sm at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (f+9pV)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (guGkK)
118
So I understand the Pope siding with Immigrants to some degree...It's their bread and butter... But the Pope has no idea about this war and how we got here... Is he in on the intelligence we have ? I don't think so....So stick to what you know... And by the way.. Say something about the Christians being slaughtered in Africa and elsewhere....
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (FtULh)
119
Btw way - those three cardinals are about as raging liberal as you can get.
Lawrence ODonnell level.
Lawrence ODonnell level.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:44 PM (anL5R)
120
So, the accent is honest and expected...you start to sound like where you live, especially if it's been decades since you've been home for an extended period.
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)
~~~~~
I'm not so sure about that. Some of his accent is definitely affected. I've got relatives who have been here in the US for decades and came here in their late teens, and they still have a brogue.
Posted by: Nova Local at April 15, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)
~~~~~
I'm not so sure about that. Some of his accent is definitely affected. I've got relatives who have been here in the US for decades and came here in their late teens, and they still have a brogue.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (3ImbR)
121
Are you familiar with the website Novus Ordo Watch, because that is exactly their position.
Posted by: Bulg
No but, thanks for the link.
Posted by: Bulg
No but, thanks for the link.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (abIsI)
122
As many have pointed out, this brave moral voice kept absolutely stumm when Iran was killing 30-45,000 of its own people
______
Iran is an Islamic theocracy. What is the point of the leader of the Catholic Church saying that Iran is bad? Are they going to listen to him? Do you think Leo was endorsing those murders?
______
Iran is an Islamic theocracy. What is the point of the leader of the Catholic Church saying that Iran is bad? Are they going to listen to him? Do you think Leo was endorsing those murders?
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (SycrK)
123
Isn't there a special chair in the Vatican where the papal candidate has to sit to allow the cardinals to confirm that he has testicles? I read that somewhere.
Posted by: Cicero
From what I've read, the whole Pope Joan thing is ridiculous, but it gained enough traction to make the cardinals to take at least a semblance of preventive action.
Posted by: Cicero
From what I've read, the whole Pope Joan thing is ridiculous, but it gained enough traction to make the cardinals to take at least a semblance of preventive action.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (77rzZ)
124
OK, so which is it? Is the supreme leader of US foreign and domestic policy the Pope or any traffic court judge?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster!
That is "District Court Judge" I will have you know.
- District Court Judge
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster!
That is "District Court Judge" I will have you know.
- District Court Judge
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle)
126
Hard to rate the offering up of Catholic adherents to Islam or the CCP by the Pope as worse.
People have died; extreme Ghandi-level acceptance and pacifism.
Silence is complicity.
Hard to rate the offering up of Catholic adherents to Islam or the CCP by the Pope as worse.
People have died; extreme Ghandi-level acceptance and pacifism.
Silence is complicity.
Posted by: Auspex at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (Y8DZL)
127
but... I don't understand how you "forget" your original accent, even if you do become fluent in another language.
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle)
128
Seeing a pattern here – similar to the USCCB – it’s about money and power. Same playbook, the morality angle deployed in a manner to discount criticism – appealing to emotion. I would argue the Pope and Catholic church are trying to leverage moral authority for institutional gain and/or influence.
Posted by: scampydog at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (2bFN5)
129
So Antichrist is the new buzzword ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
130
So yeah, the illegal labor is a real bargain.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (2ocoG)
and apparently so is code enforcement on new builds.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:43 PM (2ocoG)
and apparently so is code enforcement on new builds.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (rbvCR)
131
>>>120 So, the accent is honest and expected...you start to sound like where you live, especially if it's been decades since you've been home for an extended period.
my friend Boston Irish felt that it was okay for women to adopt the accent of wherever they were living but any man who did so was "weak."
my friend Boston Irish felt that it was okay for women to adopt the accent of wherever they were living but any man who did so was "weak."
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (1wjle)
132
The Pope is a figurehead of a bureaucracy in Rome. That is all.
Posted by: dantesed at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (Oy/m2)
133
Cupich
McElroy
Tobin -of New Jersey (nighty night baby - google him)
McElroy -
Clergy Sexual Abuse Allegations
McCarrick Cover-up Accusations: In 2016, McElroy received information from psychotherapist Richard Sipe detailing allegations of abuse by then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Critics argue McElroy failed to take adequate action on these reports until national scandals broke in 2018.
San Diego Bankruptcy: As Bishop of San Diego, he led the diocese into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024 to address over 450 sexual abuse claims. Attorneys for victims accused the move of being a tactic to delay or deny fair compensation.
Case Handling: He has been specifically criticized for delaying the removal of a priest in San Diego who admitted to "satanic ritual abuse".
Cupich - I will not even bother. . .
McElroy
Tobin -of New Jersey (nighty night baby - google him)
McElroy -
Clergy Sexual Abuse Allegations
McCarrick Cover-up Accusations: In 2016, McElroy received information from psychotherapist Richard Sipe detailing allegations of abuse by then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Critics argue McElroy failed to take adequate action on these reports until national scandals broke in 2018.
San Diego Bankruptcy: As Bishop of San Diego, he led the diocese into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024 to address over 450 sexual abuse claims. Attorneys for victims accused the move of being a tactic to delay or deny fair compensation.
Case Handling: He has been specifically criticized for delaying the removal of a priest in San Diego who admitted to "satanic ritual abuse".
Cupich - I will not even bother. . .
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (anL5R)
134
Another serious question: Does the Pope draw a salary?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (77rzZ)
The pope earns a monthly stipend of approximately $33,000, which totals about $405,600 annually. However, the Vatican also provides for the pope's housing, food, and other expenses.
Offsetting that is that the Vatican has all sorts of treasures you could make use of I assume, without selling them.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (77rzZ)
The pope earns a monthly stipend of approximately $33,000, which totals about $405,600 annually. However, the Vatican also provides for the pope's housing, food, and other expenses.
Offsetting that is that the Vatican has all sorts of treasures you could make use of I assume, without selling them.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (8avO+)
135
Last two Popes have been fake skinsuit versions.
Posted by: Max Power at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (q177U)
136
No but, thanks for the link.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
I don't know if that's a criticism for not actually linking the site, but I don't try that because I'm not tech savvy enough to pull it off without getting huge italicized, emboldened margins or something.
But just google "Novus Ordo Watch" and you'll find it soon enough.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
I don't know if that's a criticism for not actually linking the site, but I don't try that because I'm not tech savvy enough to pull it off without getting huge italicized, emboldened margins or something.
But just google "Novus Ordo Watch" and you'll find it soon enough.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (77rzZ)
137
Ace, he did spend a lot of years in Peru, speaking Spanish.
Sure, but roughly zero people forget their native accent when they learn another language, even when they can nail the other language.
Sure, but roughly zero people forget their native accent when they learn another language, even when they can nail the other language.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (2ocoG)
138
he's dual citizen
which means (to me) he renounced his US citizenship (since he added Peru as an adult)
which means (to me) he renounced his US citizenship (since he added Peru as an adult)
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (j+aD2)
139
Secure borders don't just protect American citizens. They protect migrants from the predators who exploit open-border chaos for profit. Letting that happen would be inhumane, which is why the Trump administration is putting an end to illegal immigration.
--
But the Pope doesn't want the story to be about illegal aliens committing heinous crimes, or the migrants crashing the borders young and old and dying in the process. He wants America's border dissolved. In his ludicrous mind, that would solve the crime element. Somehow. Never mind the crushing of the economy, the collapse of our system. He just wants the damned border dissolved.
--
But the Pope doesn't want the story to be about illegal aliens committing heinous crimes, or the migrants crashing the borders young and old and dying in the process. He wants America's border dissolved. In his ludicrous mind, that would solve the crime element. Somehow. Never mind the crushing of the economy, the collapse of our system. He just wants the damned border dissolved.
Posted by: Lady in Black at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (qBdHI)
140
Sure, but roughly zero people forget their native accent when they learn another language, even when they can nail the other language.
liberal expats I know are always very quick with the laid-on-thick espanol accent
dudes! you're from Pennsy! stooooopppppp
it's an affectation
liberal expats I know are always very quick with the laid-on-thick espanol accent
dudes! you're from Pennsy! stooooopppppp
it's an affectation
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (j+aD2)
141
Oh look, a leftist Pope spouting the latest DNC talking points. Who could have seen that coming. Boy, Pope Bob sure is his own man. Can't wait until he converts to Islam.
Posted by: Beartooth at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (tYGL3)
I can't wait til they chisel his frigging ring.
Posted by: Beartooth at April 15, 2026 04:41 PM (tYGL3)
I can't wait til they chisel his frigging ring.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (snZF9)
142
Pope is a figurehead of a bureaucracy in Rome. That is all.
===
No. That is not the Pope. When you have one, its pretty obvious. When you don't it is also obvious.
===
No. That is not the Pope. When you have one, its pretty obvious. When you don't it is also obvious.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (anL5R)
143
What the Republican party, MAGA, and political conservatism generally needs in an election year is to expose the inter-religious debates in ill will that we normally paper over. I can think of no better strategy for the November elections than to get Protestants and Catholics mad at each other. Good job, Trump, in causing us to fight with each other for no reason.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (SycrK)
144
Speaking of religion . . .
Mamdani’s Video Chief Called October 7 Mastermind Yahya Sinwar a Hero
SCOOP @J_Insider via @WillBredderman: "Zohran Mamdani’s video chief lauded Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar"
"The Oct. 7 mastermind died in ‘heroic’ style, according to Donald Borenstein, director of video for the Mamdani campaign and City Hall"
-
Borenstein. Muzzle name. By the way, We Don't Need Another Hero.
Mamdani’s Video Chief Called October 7 Mastermind Yahya Sinwar a Hero
SCOOP @J_Insider via @WillBredderman: "Zohran Mamdani’s video chief lauded Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar"
"The Oct. 7 mastermind died in ‘heroic’ style, according to Donald Borenstein, director of video for the Mamdani campaign and City Hall"
-
Borenstein. Muzzle name. By the way, We Don't Need Another Hero.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (ndZc7)
145
But the Pope doesn't want the story to be about illegal aliens committing heinous crimes, or the migrants crashing the borders young and old and dying in the process. He wants America's border dissolved. In his ludicrous mind, that would solve the crime element. Somehow. Never mind the crushing of the economy, the collapse of our system. He just wants the damned border dissolved.
the RCC makes major bank on human trafficking
that's all this is
the RCC makes major bank on human trafficking
that's all this is
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (j+aD2)
146
I don't know if that's a criticism
No criticism, I have never heard of that organization. Thanks again.
No criticism, I have never heard of that organization. Thanks again.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (abIsI)
147
So Antichrist is the new buzzword ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
I don't think its a sensible attack to impact Catholics, its more Protestanty to worry about imminent end days. The Pope was trying to calm that down in 1000 AD or even earlier.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
I don't think its a sensible attack to impact Catholics, its more Protestanty to worry about imminent end days. The Pope was trying to calm that down in 1000 AD or even earlier.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (8avO+)
148
103 >>>People who may have been interested in the Church are turned off.
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (jGJov)
Didn't stop me from converting a month ago.
Please keep in mind that nothing stops me, which was known since I was a toddler. Ok, sometimes my husband stops me, but not often as I am a Freebird.
Our large parish is growing all the time. I honestly don't think Leo has the pull he thinks he has except with bishops and people who were liberal anyway. No worries.
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026 04:42 PM (jGJov)
Didn't stop me from converting a month ago.
Please keep in mind that nothing stops me, which was known since I was a toddler. Ok, sometimes my husband stops me, but not often as I am a Freebird.
Our large parish is growing all the time. I honestly don't think Leo has the pull he thinks he has except with bishops and people who were liberal anyway. No worries.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (WONhk)
149
>>>You could place Pope Leo between Whoopi and Joy on the View and never miss a beat. He's just what the Vatican needs right now.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
The same Joy who said just yesterday that "Jesus was a narcissist."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
>And didn't Whoopi do that crazy nun thing for shits and giggles? There were a lot of Sister Goldbergs at the nunnery at my catholic elementary school.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Fbc0I)
The same Joy who said just yesterday that "Jesus was a narcissist."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
>And didn't Whoopi do that crazy nun thing for shits and giggles? There were a lot of Sister Goldbergs at the nunnery at my catholic elementary school.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (Fbc0I)
150
I don't care what the higher levels of the oblates think
they are often really wrong
I care if my parish priest is an asshole tho
we got rid of one really fast
he was a former professor too!
they are often really wrong
I care if my parish priest is an asshole tho
we got rid of one really fast
he was a former professor too!
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (j+aD2)
151
103 >>>People who may have been interested in the Church are turned off.
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026
I do not think there is a mass exodus by any stretch. I also think it’s fantastic there is interest in being Catholic, just like I love the fact our Church is standing room only for all services. Things can only get better when there are more of strong faith out there. But if the response to me and those like me is don’t let the door hit ya, well okay, I won’t.
after all the news about the record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
Posted by: brak at April 15, 2026
I do not think there is a mass exodus by any stretch. I also think it’s fantastic there is interest in being Catholic, just like I love the fact our Church is standing room only for all services. Things can only get better when there are more of strong faith out there. But if the response to me and those like me is don’t let the door hit ya, well okay, I won’t.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (OoFl2)
152
You don't want to hear this, but conservative/traditional Catholics are pretty fond of Leo. They don't always agree with him, but the first year of his papacy has been refreshing after a decade-plus of what at times felt like mistreatment from Francis. So they're inclined to stick up for him if they think an attackn is unfair or unnecessary.
~~~~~
I'm a conservative, traditional Catholic and I am not fond of Leo or his antics--at all. As I said on X, I never thought we could end up with a pope who was worse that Francis, but I was wrong. Very wrong. Leo is worse because he is in obvious cahoots with leftists, specifically Obama and his people.
~~~~~
I'm a conservative, traditional Catholic and I am not fond of Leo or his antics--at all. As I said on X, I never thought we could end up with a pope who was worse that Francis, but I was wrong. Very wrong. Leo is worse because he is in obvious cahoots with leftists, specifically Obama and his people.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (3ImbR)
153
129 So Antichrist is the new buzzword ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
There's really not much upper movement after you've been Hitler almost longer than any man in history.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
There's really not much upper movement after you've been Hitler almost longer than any man in history.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Sco7b)
154
he RCC makes major bank on human trafficking
that's all this is
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (j+aD2)
That judge smuggling that illegal in Wisconsin used to be big in Catholic Charities. I assume the traffickers infiltrated that just as they did our legal system and judges and protestant churches.
that's all this is
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:50 PM (j+aD2)
That judge smuggling that illegal in Wisconsin used to be big in Catholic Charities. I assume the traffickers infiltrated that just as they did our legal system and judges and protestant churches.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (8avO+)
155
we got rid of one really fast
he was a former professor too!
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (j+aD2)
Annnd we're back to Gilligan's Island.
he was a former professor too!
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (j+aD2)
Annnd we're back to Gilligan's Island.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (guGkK)
156
Another serious question: Does the Pope draw a salary?
Posted by: Bulg The Catholic church is owned by the Pontif. He doesn't need a salary.
Posted by: Bulg The Catholic church is owned by the Pontif. He doesn't need a salary.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (T8m77)
157
122 As many have pointed out, this brave moral voice kept absolutely stumm when Iran was killing 30-45,000 of its own people
______
Iran is an Islamic theocracy. What is the point of the leader of the Catholic Church saying that Iran is bad? Are they going to listen to him? Do you think Leo was endorsing those murders?
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (SycrK)
What's your justification for supporting Iran's regime? He is not merely being silent but supporting their government and by extension nuclear proliferation.
______
Iran is an Islamic theocracy. What is the point of the leader of the Catholic Church saying that Iran is bad? Are they going to listen to him? Do you think Leo was endorsing those murders?
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (SycrK)
What's your justification for supporting Iran's regime? He is not merely being silent but supporting their government and by extension nuclear proliferation.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (okun6)
158
and apparently so is code enforcement on new builds.
Code enforcement is probably paid off. And the builders would tell buyers after a failed inspection that they have to buy it as-is or get sued for millions. I imagine a lot of lawyers would be delighted to represent the buyer if they were serious about that threat, but basically every buyer just gives in at that point.
Code enforcement is probably paid off. And the builders would tell buyers after a failed inspection that they have to buy it as-is or get sued for millions. I imagine a lot of lawyers would be delighted to represent the buyer if they were serious about that threat, but basically every buyer just gives in at that point.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (2ocoG)
159
The Antichrist is Hitler on steroids, I guess.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (guGkK)
160
but... I don't understand how you "forget" your original accent, even if you do become fluent in another language.
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle)
an accent is learned muscle memory. How the R and L is pronounced in various parts of the world, as opposed to the US and Asia is quite different, and quite diagnostic to origins as well. The vowels as well, since English pronounces them "funny" as opposed to most Indo-European languages. In Spanish there are certain sounds that never appear together, and some that don't appear at all. Spanish is phonetically and linguistically very similar to Italian.
Also, I suspect he mostly speaks Italian at the Vatican
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle)
an accent is learned muscle memory. How the R and L is pronounced in various parts of the world, as opposed to the US and Asia is quite different, and quite diagnostic to origins as well. The vowels as well, since English pronounces them "funny" as opposed to most Indo-European languages. In Spanish there are certain sounds that never appear together, and some that don't appear at all. Spanish is phonetically and linguistically very similar to Italian.
Also, I suspect he mostly speaks Italian at the Vatican
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (rbvCR)
161
Iran is an Islamic theocracy. What is the point of the leader of the Catholic Church saying that Iran is bad? Are they going to listen to him? Do you think Leo was endorsing those murders?
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (SycrK)
And America is a Catholic nation?
Does Leo think Trump is going to listen to him?
Leo can't even condemn the wholesale slaughter of civilians, but he can sure as shit condemn President Trump.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:45 PM (SycrK)
And America is a Catholic nation?
Does Leo think Trump is going to listen to him?
Leo can't even condemn the wholesale slaughter of civilians, but he can sure as shit condemn President Trump.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (oSeBJ)
162
Sure, but roughly zero people forget their native accent when they learn another language, even when they can nail the other language.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (2ocoG)
On Tousi Live today I heard the Crown Prince of Iran speaking English with hardly an accent at all.
Well. I must go do something other than play here.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:48 PM (2ocoG)
On Tousi Live today I heard the Crown Prince of Iran speaking English with hardly an accent at all.
Well. I must go do something other than play here.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (WONhk)
163
I have typed and deleted a few things about this Pope and the last one.
Posted by: steevy at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (YwEeS)
164
War Powers Resolution to Restrain Trump’s Action in Iran Once Again Fails in the Senate
Rand Paul voted with the dems.
Rand Paul voted with the dems.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 15, 2026 04:53 PM (abIsI)
165
If the "pope" was a front for Satan, what would he be doing differently?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at April 15, 2026 04:54 PM (xvV+O)
166
Archbishop Vigano:
“We need to understand Bergoglio’s [the previous Commie Pope] fraudulent operation: he wants to take the conflict between the immigrationist-woke Deep Church and the Trump Administration to the next level, “dogmatizing” the duty to welcome illegal immigrants and thus forcing American Catholics to see Trump as an enemy of the Catholic Church. In short, he is trying, according to his characteristic modus operandi, to turn President Trump into an adversary in order to undermine his support from Catholic voters. American Catholics, however, have seen through the fraud! …
What has been emerging in the United States since President Trump’s inauguration is only the tip of the iceberg of a vast subversive system that involves all Western states.
These are not isolated cases of corruption, but a planned occupation that the globalist Left considers indispensable in order to gain power and, once it has appropriated that power, use it for the establishment of a totalitarian regime. The Deep Church uses the offerings of the faithful to spread heresies, normalize vice and perversion, Islamize Christian nations, desecrate our churches and altars, and ...
“We need to understand Bergoglio’s [the previous Commie Pope] fraudulent operation: he wants to take the conflict between the immigrationist-woke Deep Church and the Trump Administration to the next level, “dogmatizing” the duty to welcome illegal immigrants and thus forcing American Catholics to see Trump as an enemy of the Catholic Church. In short, he is trying, according to his characteristic modus operandi, to turn President Trump into an adversary in order to undermine his support from Catholic voters. American Catholics, however, have seen through the fraud! …
What has been emerging in the United States since President Trump’s inauguration is only the tip of the iceberg of a vast subversive system that involves all Western states.
These are not isolated cases of corruption, but a planned occupation that the globalist Left considers indispensable in order to gain power and, once it has appropriated that power, use it for the establishment of a totalitarian regime. The Deep Church uses the offerings of the faithful to spread heresies, normalize vice and perversion, Islamize Christian nations, desecrate our churches and altars, and ...
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at April 15, 2026 04:54 PM (DWUH5)
167
Trump is the best political and moral disinfectant this country has seen since General George Washington. By being Trumpian, he pulls off all the masks and spooks all the rats off the ship. It's amazing to watch. Kinda scary, too, to see the evil in our midst who have so skillfully hidden who they are but for TDS.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at April 15, 2026 04:54 PM (oji8u)
168
...and persecute dissenting voices with suspensions and excommunications. …
The economic dependence of the institution is made possible by the corruption and blackmail of its leaders, because if the Catholic Church were governed by good, incorruptible, and non-blackmailable pastors, they would never accept her enslavement to the interests of a power that is openly enemy of Christ, nor would they allow themselves to be bought out of thirst for money or career ambitions.
The first undeniable reality, however terrible and shocking, is the complicity of the Bergoglian Church with the criminal system organized by the globalist elite: we must take note that the betrayal of the rulers toward their fellow citizens is mirrored by the betrayal of the pastors toward their flock. This places the entire ruling class, that is subservient to the globalist elite, in a condition of illegitimacy – I would even say of high treason – to which justice must be done.”
The economic dependence of the institution is made possible by the corruption and blackmail of its leaders, because if the Catholic Church were governed by good, incorruptible, and non-blackmailable pastors, they would never accept her enslavement to the interests of a power that is openly enemy of Christ, nor would they allow themselves to be bought out of thirst for money or career ambitions.
The first undeniable reality, however terrible and shocking, is the complicity of the Bergoglian Church with the criminal system organized by the globalist elite: we must take note that the betrayal of the rulers toward their fellow citizens is mirrored by the betrayal of the pastors toward their flock. This places the entire ruling class, that is subservient to the globalist elite, in a condition of illegitimacy – I would even say of high treason – to which justice must be done.”
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at April 15, 2026 04:54 PM (DWUH5)
169
Last two Popes have been fake skinsuit versions.
Posted by: Max Power
Well, at least thus far, we've avoided Pope Whoopi.
Posted by: Max Power
Well, at least thus far, we've avoided Pope Whoopi.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:54 PM (ndZc7)
170
he record number of converts and the younger generations being increasingly traditional and looking into catholicism, the Vatican reminds many that the Church is just as compromised by the left as most of the mainline Protestant churches people have been leaving
==
Exactly. That's all part of the plan.
==
Exactly. That's all part of the plan.
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (anL5R)
171
I'm a conservative, traditional Catholic and I am not fond of Leo or his antics--at all. As I said on X, I never thought we could end up with a pope who was worse that Francis, but I was wrong. Very wrong. Leo is worse because he is in obvious cahoots with leftists, specifically Obama and his people.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (3ImbR)
Ditto.
Restore the Latin Rite. Get the bishops to reinstate Holy Eucharist in both Species in all of the parishes (mine does NOT. Only a few in the NH diocese do). Then I'll reconsider my position.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (3ImbR)
Ditto.
Restore the Latin Rite. Get the bishops to reinstate Holy Eucharist in both Species in all of the parishes (mine does NOT. Only a few in the NH diocese do). Then I'll reconsider my position.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (N39Ws)
172
152 I'm a conservative, traditional Catholic and I am not fond of Leo or his antics--at all. As I said on X, I never thought we could end up with a pope who was worse that Francis, but I was wrong. Very wrong. Leo is worse because he is in obvious cahoots with leftists, specifically Obama and his people.
Posted by: IrishEi ?!
____
I'm not going to try to check your Catholic card here dude but there's no way that Leo is worse than Francis in any dimension. If you have a traditionalist Catholic bone in your body, you hated the way that Francis treated Catholics who preferred the tridentine liturgy as if they had some sort of mental illness. Leo has backed way off of that. And he hasn't openly embraced fags the way Francis did
Posted by: IrishEi ?!
____
I'm not going to try to check your Catholic card here dude but there's no way that Leo is worse than Francis in any dimension. If you have a traditionalist Catholic bone in your body, you hated the way that Francis treated Catholics who preferred the tridentine liturgy as if they had some sort of mental illness. Leo has backed way off of that. And he hasn't openly embraced fags the way Francis did
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (SycrK)
173
As a Catholic, Pope Leo speaks neither for me nor to me on these issue. Trump's right.
Posted by: Moonbeam at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (rbKZ6)
174
No criticism, I have never heard of that organization. Thanks again.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
You're welcome. I learn a lot about Catholicism from that site.
One of its best features is when they trash on the design of modern Catholic church buildings. As a fan of traditional Western architecture, some of the modern church designs (Protestant as well as Catholic) are repellant to me. It's fun to read that site's takedown of modernist Catholic churches.
I hope you like the site.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
You're welcome. I learn a lot about Catholicism from that site.
One of its best features is when they trash on the design of modern Catholic church buildings. As a fan of traditional Western architecture, some of the modern church designs (Protestant as well as Catholic) are repellant to me. It's fun to read that site's takedown of modernist Catholic churches.
I hope you like the site.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (77rzZ)
175
My late wife was Catholic, so out of deference to her memory I usually refrain from commenting negatively on anything Catholic Church-related. But this guy, this Pope. He pisses me off. He meets with a skeevy, shady bastard like Axelrod so he can coordinate a media blitz with Obama? That crosses a line.
Posted by: troyriser at April 15, 2026 04:56 PM (DPeYO)
176
If the "pope" was a front for Satan, what would he be doing differently?
I saw the flip side of that today: if Trump was playing 5D chess, what would he be doing differently? The deal on the Malaysian strait and then the business with Hormuz are absolutely grabbing Xi by the pussy.
I saw the flip side of that today: if Trump was playing 5D chess, what would he be doing differently? The deal on the Malaysian strait and then the business with Hormuz are absolutely grabbing Xi by the pussy.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 15, 2026 04:56 PM (2ocoG)
177
I care if my parish priest is an asshole tho
we got rid of one really fast
he was a former professor too!
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (j+aD2)
yes, we had a pastor that was unliked. He came after the death of the first pastor of the parish, who had been there for like 50 years and was a virtual saint. They brought in another pastor after a bit and the second guy got to live in the parish house until he passed away.
we got rid of one really fast
he was a former professor too!
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at April 15, 2026 04:51 PM (j+aD2)
yes, we had a pastor that was unliked. He came after the death of the first pastor of the parish, who had been there for like 50 years and was a virtual saint. They brought in another pastor after a bit and the second guy got to live in the parish house until he passed away.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 04:56 PM (8avO+)
178
>>>just like I love the fact our Church is standing room only for all services. Things can only get better when there are more of strong faith out there.
Over 3,000 attended Easter Sunrise Service on the beach at the FloraBama.
I was Flora'd.
Over 3,000 attended Easter Sunrise Service on the beach at the FloraBama.
I was Flora'd.
Posted by: one hour sober at April 15, 2026 04:56 PM (Y1sOo)
179
I was thinkinh about corned beef and now I smell corned beef.
Posted by: Boss Moss at April 15, 2026 04:56 PM (E14OU)
180
People have been finding and posting the pope's early twitter stuff and its crazy left wing cant
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 04:57 PM (uEYKS)
181
The Vicar of Christ is a title used primarily to refer to the Pope, signifying his role as the earthly representative of Jesus Christ and leader of the Catholic Church. The term emphasizes the Pope's responsibility to guide and care for the Church in accordance with Christ's teachings.
Posted by: I'm just going to leave this here at April 15, 2026 04:57 PM (skR0U)
182
Trump channeling Ronald Reagan, "Chicago Bob, tear down the Vatican wall!"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:57 PM (ndZc7)
183
Maj. Healey: "Rand Paul voted with the dems."
Paul's commitment to self-determined, suicidal ideological purity is turning homicidal for the nation. Ego-driven buffoonery.
Paul's commitment to self-determined, suicidal ideological purity is turning homicidal for the nation. Ego-driven buffoonery.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at April 15, 2026 04:58 PM (oji8u)
184
I did a quick look to see what the CCC says:
2245 The Church, because of her commission and competence, is not to be confused in any way with the political community. She is both the sign and the safeguard of the transcendent character of the human person. "The Church respects and encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the citizen." 52
2245 The Church, because of her commission and competence, is not to be confused in any way with the political community. She is both the sign and the safeguard of the transcendent character of the human person. "The Church respects and encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the citizen." 52
Posted by: Bad Andrew at April 15, 2026 04:58 PM (DgMqy)
185
I have absolutely nothing against the Catholic faith.. I was raised Catholic ... I do have a problem with this Pope and his predecessor..
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:58 PM (FtULh)
186
This Pope, and priests of his ilk are the reason I’m now a Protestant.
Posted by: Hawkpilot at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (ewuvP)
187
my friend Boston Irish felt that it was okay for women to adopt the accent of wherever they were living but any man who did so was "weak."
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (1wjle)
the weirdest sensation in the world is code confusion between languages. I say that because I made my living as a bilingual and had those moments.
I have no opinion on what your friend thought. He sounds proud.
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (1wjle)
the weirdest sensation in the world is code confusion between languages. I say that because I made my living as a bilingual and had those moments.
I have no opinion on what your friend thought. He sounds proud.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (rbvCR)
188
>>Truck needs to fix this. He must find humility that he probably doesn't have. Because he's going to need Caolic votes.
Counterpoint. Bullshit. The Pope is just a man not a divine creature. He was elected by other men not the hand of God. When he stays in his lane and preaches his faith to Catholics nobody cares.
When he takes off his hat, plots with Democrat activists and goes after Trump's policies Trump would be an idiot to ignore it specifically because there are people who will blindly follow the Pope.
As noted above numerous religions have made huge amounts of money importing illegals into the US. That's not church, that's state. You don't get immunity from criticism when you do things that affect non-Catholics just because you wear a funny hat.
Counterpoint. Bullshit. The Pope is just a man not a divine creature. He was elected by other men not the hand of God. When he stays in his lane and preaches his faith to Catholics nobody cares.
When he takes off his hat, plots with Democrat activists and goes after Trump's policies Trump would be an idiot to ignore it specifically because there are people who will blindly follow the Pope.
As noted above numerous religions have made huge amounts of money importing illegals into the US. That's not church, that's state. You don't get immunity from criticism when you do things that affect non-Catholics just because you wear a funny hat.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (viF8m)
189
182 Trump channeling Ronald Reagan, "Chicago Bob, tear down the Vatican wall!"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:57 PM (ndZc7
Did he really ? ... Gotta love him...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 04:57 PM (ndZc7
Did he really ? ... Gotta love him...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (FtULh)
190
So if the pope is the Vicar of Christ on Earth, does that mean Jesus is also a cowardly syncretistic dictator-loving feckless commie cocksucker?
Posted by: Maybe rethink this whole papal bull-shit thing at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (TbWk/)
191
127 but... I don't understand how you "forget" your original accent, even if you do become fluent in another language.
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle
If you are living there for a long time and not around your native accent, you do pick up one and lose the other, just maybe not as heavy as a person who lived there forever. See Harry losing just a bit of his accent (well, actually he is picking up our accent). J has a VERY heavy southern drawl. He also speaks fluent Italian and has lived in Italy off and on his entire life. It takes exactly 2 days in Italy and he has an Italian accent, he also rarely speaks English there. Which is annoying to me, because I don’t speak Italian, but that is another post. It takes exactly 2 days at home and he is back to Southern gentleman.
Posted by: Ace at April 15, 2026 04:46 PM (1wjle
If you are living there for a long time and not around your native accent, you do pick up one and lose the other, just maybe not as heavy as a person who lived there forever. See Harry losing just a bit of his accent (well, actually he is picking up our accent). J has a VERY heavy southern drawl. He also speaks fluent Italian and has lived in Italy off and on his entire life. It takes exactly 2 days in Italy and he has an Italian accent, he also rarely speaks English there. Which is annoying to me, because I don’t speak Italian, but that is another post. It takes exactly 2 days at home and he is back to Southern gentleman.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (OoFl2)
192
Ditto.
Restore the Latin Rite. Get the bishops to reinstate Holy Eucharist in both Species in all of the parishes (mine does NOT. Only a few in the NH diocese do). Then I'll reconsider my position.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (N39Ws)
I wouldn't go that far, though having a Latin mass for those who want it is fine. I always liked the Greek and Latin prayers. But I don't think Vatican II was totally wrong for wanting what was going on in the mass to be understandable to the parishioners as a whole.
A good part of Protestantism's success was getting the Bible in the native tongue of the people so that they could read it.
Restore the Latin Rite. Get the bishops to reinstate Holy Eucharist in both Species in all of the parishes (mine does NOT. Only a few in the NH diocese do). Then I'll reconsider my position.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at April 15, 2026 04:55 PM (N39Ws)
I wouldn't go that far, though having a Latin mass for those who want it is fine. I always liked the Greek and Latin prayers. But I don't think Vatican II was totally wrong for wanting what was going on in the mass to be understandable to the parishioners as a whole.
A good part of Protestantism's success was getting the Bible in the native tongue of the people so that they could read it.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:00 PM (8avO+)
193
It's not just that the Pope is involved in politics, its that the bitch is involved in partisan Democrat-friendly politics.
And if the Pope isn't willing to call Islam heresy and tolerates it, well...fuck him. Hell hungers for his soul, may he go down into the grey darkness until it's time to burn.
And if the Pope isn't willing to call Islam heresy and tolerates it, well...fuck him. Hell hungers for his soul, may he go down into the grey darkness until it's time to burn.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at April 15, 2026 05:00 PM (xcxpd)
194
conservative/traditional Catholics are pretty fond of Leo. They don't always agree with him, but the first year of his papacy has been refreshing after a decade-plus of what at times felt like mistreatment from Francis. So they're inclined to stick up for him if they think an attackn is unfair or unnecessary.
===
They are hoping and praying that he will roll back Francis actions suppressing the latin mass. They don't want to make him mad because they think there is a chance he will be 'reasonable". Its not that they think he is particularly conservative or orthodox or catholic.
===
They are hoping and praying that he will roll back Francis actions suppressing the latin mass. They don't want to make him mad because they think there is a chance he will be 'reasonable". Its not that they think he is particularly conservative or orthodox or catholic.
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 05:00 PM (anL5R)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 15, 2026 05:00 PM (T8m77)
196
Leo the Cowardly Lion picked up right where Pope Commie left off. They are both Globalist Deep Church.
The Church has a long-standing Just War Doctrine, which Leo has abandoned for an infantile "Orange War Bad!", just as Axelrod demanded.
The Church has a long-standing Just War Doctrine, which Leo has abandoned for an infantile "Orange War Bad!", just as Axelrod demanded.
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (DWUH5)
197
Similar to Homan, I always thought those people should stay in their own country and change things there. Otherwise, if a lot of the people that don't like it leave, their country doesn't get changed and tyranny continues.
That said, a lot of them are coming for economic reasons, but they should change that where they are too, communism always destroys everything.
That said, a lot of them are coming for economic reasons, but they should change that where they are too, communism always destroys everything.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (n5tGW)
198
Good job, Trump, Nice try, Pope, in causing us to trying to make us fight with each other for no reason.
Fixed it for ya.
Fixed it for ya.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (3ImbR)
199
On X, they pointed out how all of his kind praise for the muslims in Algeria--where it's illegal for Christians to proselytize.
But also, why are there almost no Christians in Algeria, Mr. Pope, when it used to be a majority Christian country?
The darker conspiracy is that the book he signed was the Golden Book (idk wtf that is) which finalized the agreement between the Vatican and the muslim that the muslim will be the army for the Vatican.
Of course, I don't understand the "for what?" part.
I think it's something to do with claiming the pope is the antichrist?
But also, why are there almost no Christians in Algeria, Mr. Pope, when it used to be a majority Christian country?
The darker conspiracy is that the book he signed was the Golden Book (idk wtf that is) which finalized the agreement between the Vatican and the muslim that the muslim will be the army for the Vatican.
Of course, I don't understand the "for what?" part.
I think it's something to do with claiming the pope is the antichrist?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (HXT0k)
200
This pope is a frigging jerkoff, period. He doesn't mention a word about muslims killing christians, or iran killing its own people, or any other country committing atrocities. Noooo, he's a chicago leftist anti trump asshole that has to attack the US. Fuck you pope, for being a shitstain on the vatican, on the land of my ancestors, and god damn planet you piece of shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (snZF9)
201
As noted above numerous religions have made huge amounts of money importing illegals into the US. That's not church, that's state. You don't get immunity from criticism when you do things that affect non-Catholics just because you wear a funny hat.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (viF8m)
nor should you get it from Catholics for things that affect them.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (viF8m)
nor should you get it from Catholics for things that affect them.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (8avO+)
202
I heard an Aussie with an American southern accent. I don't know if he was doing it on purpose but it cracked me up.
Posted by: fd at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (vFG9F)
203
The pope earns a monthly stipend of approximately $33,000, which totals about $405,600 annually.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash.
This isn't intended as a diss, just a question.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash.
This isn't intended as a diss, just a question.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ndZc7)
205
204 Did he really ? ... Gotta love him...
Posted by: It's me donna
No. Attempted humor.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ndZc7)
Darn... I wish he had
Posted by: It's me donna
No. Attempted humor.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ndZc7)
Darn... I wish he had
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 05:03 PM (FtULh)
206
[nods] Pope Joan
The reason the Cardinals are supposed to assure themselves that the new pope candidate has testicles.
Posted by: Kindltot
Maybe she was a Trans male. Genitals don't determine gender!!! Trans people have always existed!!!
The reason the Cardinals are supposed to assure themselves that the new pope candidate has testicles.
Posted by: Kindltot
Maybe she was a Trans male. Genitals don't determine gender!!! Trans people have always existed!!!
Posted by: Trantifa at April 15, 2026 05:03 PM (JCZqz)
207
" The pope earns a monthly stipend of approximately $33,000, which totals about $405,600 annually.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash."
I'm sure he gives it all away.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash."
I'm sure he gives it all away.
Posted by: fd at April 15, 2026 05:03 PM (vFG9F)
208
Like Donald Trump and his presidential salary.
Posted by: fd at April 15, 2026 05:03 PM (vFG9F)
209
The goal, IMO, is to split the Hispanic vote...
Posted by: man at April 15, 2026 05:04 PM (XuXeR)
210
The pope earns a monthly stipend of approximately $33,000, which totals about $405,600 annually.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash.
This isn't intended as a diss, just a question.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ExV1e)
The vow of poverty is really more of a suggestion.
Why? He has no children. Presumably, he has no expenses for which he must pony up the cash.
This isn't intended as a diss, just a question.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 15, 2026 05:02 PM (ExV1e)
The vow of poverty is really more of a suggestion.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at April 15, 2026 05:04 PM (oSeBJ)
211
178 >>>just like I love the fact our Church is standing room only for all services. Things can only get better when there are more of strong faith out there.
Over 3,000 attended Easter Sunrise Service on the beach at the FloraBama.
I was Flora'd.
Posted by: one hour sober at April
I love it for you that you started going there. From what I understand, it is very similar to where I go. I may pop in one day with Magnolia, my hair stylist.
Over 3,000 attended Easter Sunrise Service on the beach at the FloraBama.
I was Flora'd.
Posted by: one hour sober at April
I love it for you that you started going there. From what I understand, it is very similar to where I go. I may pop in one day with Magnolia, my hair stylist.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 05:04 PM (OoFl2)
212
The Vicar of Christ is a title used primarily to refer to the Pope, signifying his role as the earthly representative of Jesus Christ and leader of the Catholic Church. The term emphasizes the Pope's responsibility to guide and care for the Church in accordance with Christ's teachings.
==
Little known fact. Francis officially removed the Vicar of Christ from his titles. Didn't use it. Took it off publications etc. So, arguably he didn't really take the job did he. Then he appointed a bunch of leftists to the college of cards, and you get what you get. . .
==
Little known fact. Francis officially removed the Vicar of Christ from his titles. Didn't use it. Took it off publications etc. So, arguably he didn't really take the job did he. Then he appointed a bunch of leftists to the college of cards, and you get what you get. . .
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 05:04 PM (anL5R)
213
198 Good job, Trump, Nice try, Pope, in causing us to trying to make us fight with each other for no reason.
Fixed it for ya.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (3ImbR)
................................
THIS
I am unfazed by this publicity stunt. I would vote for President Trump a 4th time as a Catholic.
At this point President Trump should ignore him.
Fixed it for ya.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 05:01 PM (3ImbR)
................................
THIS
I am unfazed by this publicity stunt. I would vote for President Trump a 4th time as a Catholic.
At this point President Trump should ignore him.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 15, 2026 05:05 PM (WONhk)
214
so that is now all three of the Nazi podcasters (Tuq'r, Cavernous, Gay Mexican Nazi) who have stated that Trump is "satanic" or the "anti-Christ" in the past week.
Highly reminiscent of the three croaking demons from the "Left Behind" series.
Highly reminiscent of the three croaking demons from the "Left Behind" series.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 15, 2026 05:05 PM (/HDaX)
215
David Axelrod and Bill Ayers live in the same neighborhood, I don't think "Lib" is an accurate description.
David Axelrod and Bill Ayers live in the same neighborhood, I don't think "Lib" is an accurate description.
Posted by: Auspex at April 15, 2026 05:05 PM (Y8DZL)
216
Then: Religion needs to stay out of politics you theocrats!
Now: Trump needs to listen to the Pope, he's the moral paragon of the western world
Now: Trump needs to listen to the Pope, he's the moral paragon of the western world
Posted by: The left at April 15, 2026 05:06 PM (sKqQm)
217
I think everyone needs to remember that this pope is a leftist liberal shaped by the chicago political machine.
That's all we need to remember.
That's all we need to remember.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (0N4FZ)
218
Trump should offer to deport as many illegals as the Pope wants to Vatican city on the condition the Vatican agrees to house and feed them.
Hell Pope Kyle can spend all day washing their feet if he wants.
Hell Pope Kyle can spend all day washing their feet if he wants.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (sKqQm)
219
Then: Religion needs to stay out of politics you theocrats!
Now: Trump needs to listen to the Pope, he's the moral paragon of the western world
Posted by: The left at April 15, 2026 05:06 PM (sKqQm)
Yeah, if there's anyone I don't trust about religious issues, it is the mainstream media and leftist power brokers.
Now: Trump needs to listen to the Pope, he's the moral paragon of the western world
Posted by: The left at April 15, 2026 05:06 PM (sKqQm)
Yeah, if there's anyone I don't trust about religious issues, it is the mainstream media and leftist power brokers.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (8avO+)
220
153 129 So Antichrist is the new buzzword ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
There's really not much upper movement after you've been Hitler almost longer than any man in history.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Sco7b)
———
Trump is evolving like a Pokémon…what’s after antichrist when those attacks don’t work?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 04:47 PM (FtULh)
There's really not much upper movement after you've been Hitler almost longer than any man in history.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Sco7b)
———
Trump is evolving like a Pokémon…what’s after antichrist when those attacks don’t work?
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (hEkmm)
221
I think everyone needs to remember that this pope is a leftist liberal shaped by the chicago political machine.
That's all we need to remember.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (0N4FZ)
And then there is the Vatican machine too.
That's all we need to remember.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (0N4FZ)
And then there is the Vatican machine too.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:08 PM (8avO+)
222
And those 3 Cardinals who were on 60 minutes telling President Trump that the war in Iran is not acceptable ? Really ? You got that because you are foreign policy experts ? Stay in your lane...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 05:09 PM (FtULh)
223
I suspect he mostly speaks Italian at the Vatican
Posted by: Kindltot
Latin maybe.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
I seriously doubt that anyone in the Vatican uses Latin for everyday spoken language. Probably Italian, and, if they're talking to someone who shares their native tongue, that language.
I think that Latin is only used for official pronouncements.
Posted by: Kindltot
Latin maybe.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
I seriously doubt that anyone in the Vatican uses Latin for everyday spoken language. Probably Italian, and, if they're talking to someone who shares their native tongue, that language.
I think that Latin is only used for official pronouncements.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:09 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: 18-1 at April 15, 2026 05:09 PM (sKqQm)
225
"I wish they'd stay out of immigration because they don't know what they're talking about. Because if they wore my shoes for forty years and talked to a nine-year-old girl that got raped multiple times, or stood in the back of a tractor-trailer, with nineteen dead aliens at my feet, including a five-year-old boy that baked to death. If they understood the atrocities that happen on an open border, I think their opinion would change."
---
The left never wants to talk about the multiple "panty trees" along the border with underwear hanging from the branches.
Gruesome trophies taken from rape victims.
With many being obviously children's underwear.
Or how the Border Patrol has a code "suspicious incident" that means another body found, decapitated or otherwise mutilated.
By another human.
---
The left never wants to talk about the multiple "panty trees" along the border with underwear hanging from the branches.
Gruesome trophies taken from rape victims.
With many being obviously children's underwear.
Or how the Border Patrol has a code "suspicious incident" that means another body found, decapitated or otherwise mutilated.
By another human.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 15, 2026 05:09 PM (HXT0k)
226
People like me who were raised Catholic and left / didn’t come back to the Church in large part because of the last Pope. This Pope reinforces I made the right choice for me. When I have fellow wayward Catholics express their discomfort with the Church, I invite them to come with me to the church home I found. Again, I will NEVER criticize someone’s faith, I will always correct when people say something untrue about the Catholic Church. But I will also say I have never been more at peace with my faith than I am right now.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (OoFl2)
==
Most of the growth in Catholic attendance is in parishes that don't spend much time listening to anything Leo says.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (OoFl2)
==
Most of the growth in Catholic attendance is in parishes that don't spend much time listening to anything Leo says.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 15, 2026 05:09 PM (GZYu7)
227
>>>No. That is not the Pope. When you have one, its pretty obvious. When you don't it is also obvious.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (anL5R)
BOOM! Perfectly stated.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 04:49 PM (anL5R)
BOOM! Perfectly stated.
Posted by: Max Power at April 15, 2026 05:10 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Popes when Muslims invade Europe at April 15, 2026 05:11 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 15, 2026 05:12 PM (strjf)
230
"Ina Gadda Da Vida" just wouldn't sound the same in any other language but English.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at April 15, 2026 05:12 PM (W5mpo)
231
I don't know about Leo, but I know Francis rejected the stipend.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 15, 2026 05:12 PM (n5tGW)
232
103 and Brak, I meant that response to the Vatican, not to you. Wasn’t sure that was clear.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (OoFl2)
233
Trump is evolving like a Pokémon…what’s after antichrist when those attacks don’t work?
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (hEkmm)
That's why it is a mis-step, very few will find it an escalation after Julius Caesar, Hitler, etc.
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 15, 2026 05:07 PM (hEkmm)
That's why it is a mis-step, very few will find it an escalation after Julius Caesar, Hitler, etc.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (8avO+)
234
I seriously doubt that anyone in the Vatican uses Latin for everyday spoken language. Probably Italian, and, if they're talking to someone who shares their native tongue, that language.
==
Yes and no. There are a lot of mutli lingual priests that work in the vatican. So they can generally find a common language. However, there are times when that common language is latin when visitors come from other countries that are not european. Think african priests. Yes. they still teach latin in some seminaries in the world. That was the idea, universal language for a universal church.
==
Yes and no. There are a lot of mutli lingual priests that work in the vatican. So they can generally find a common language. However, there are times when that common language is latin when visitors come from other countries that are not european. Think african priests. Yes. they still teach latin in some seminaries in the world. That was the idea, universal language for a universal church.
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (anL5R)
235
>>>People like me who were raised Catholic and left / didn’t come back to the Church in large part because of the last Pope. This Pope reinforces I made the right choice for me...
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (OoFl2)
=====
If I could return to the Catholic Church I attended as a kid, I would.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:38 PM (OoFl2)
=====
If I could return to the Catholic Church I attended as a kid, I would.
Posted by: Turn 2 at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (s5+RY)
236
228 Back in the day: Deus Vult!
Now: Sorry you gotta pay the Jizya and let them rape your daughters
Posted by: Popes when Muslims invade Europe at April 15, 2026 05:11 PM (sKqQm)
That's where the money in the poorbox will start going.
Now: Sorry you gotta pay the Jizya and let them rape your daughters
Posted by: Popes when Muslims invade Europe at April 15, 2026 05:11 PM (sKqQm)
That's where the money in the poorbox will start going.
Posted by: Jesus says submit to the will of Allah! at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (TbWk/)
237
If I could return to the Catholic Church I attended as a kid, I would.
Posted by: Turn 2 at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (s5+RY)
Me too...
If I could return to the Catholic Church I attended as a kid, I would.
Posted by: Turn 2 at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (s5+RY)
Me too...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (FtULh)
238
You don't want to hear this, but conservative/traditional Catholics are pretty fond of Leo. They don't always agree with him, but the first year of his papacy has been refreshing after a decade-plus of what at times felt like mistreatment from Francis. So they're inclined to stick up for him if they think an attackn is unfair or unnecessary.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (SycrK)
==
I'm not seeing that - there was concern he was another Francis, and it would appear that Trump has sent him over the edge. Trump was foolish to post the meme he did. But this was a fight Leo picked. There is no great love for Leo in the thriving growing dioceses in the US. And people are going to start mining Leo's prior social media (some shown here) and these will not age well.
Trump has stepped in it, and needs to stop, but Leo has acted poorly as well. I'm a converted Catholic. Leo increasingly does not speak for me on matters of much of anything. He is just another slick Chicago machine politician who is a priest.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 04:39 PM (SycrK)
==
I'm not seeing that - there was concern he was another Francis, and it would appear that Trump has sent him over the edge. Trump was foolish to post the meme he did. But this was a fight Leo picked. There is no great love for Leo in the thriving growing dioceses in the US. And people are going to start mining Leo's prior social media (some shown here) and these will not age well.
Trump has stepped in it, and needs to stop, but Leo has acted poorly as well. I'm a converted Catholic. Leo increasingly does not speak for me on matters of much of anything. He is just another slick Chicago machine politician who is a priest.
Posted by: Black JEM at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (GZYu7)
239
And those 3 Cardinals who were on 60 minutes telling President Trump that the war in Iran is not acceptable ?
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (uEYKS)
240
"Every single thing since Russia collusion has Obama's greasy little hands all over it.
Posted by: JackStraw"
In the final weeks of his regime he had a number Russian diplomats expelled based on some very dubious charges of election interference. It confused me at the time but later it became clear this was the a prelude to the Russian collusion BS.
Posted by: JackStraw"
In the final weeks of his regime he had a number Russian diplomats expelled based on some very dubious charges of election interference. It confused me at the time but later it became clear this was the a prelude to the Russian collusion BS.
Posted by: Ripley at April 15, 2026 05:15 PM (GUOwU)
241
Is Catholic left the church for a long time but is now back. I have felt the call to pray to the Holy Spirit for revival.
Posted by: LMD at April 15, 2026 05:15 PM (hUI3V)
242
I am praying for the Pope; may the Holy Spirit guide him and all the clergy.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at April 15, 2026 05:16 PM (LmPA0)
243
>>In the final weeks of his regime he had a number Russian diplomats expelled based on some very dubious charges of election interference. It confused me at the time but later it became clear this was the a prelude to the Russian collusion BS.
I remember.
I remember.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 15, 2026 05:16 PM (viF8m)
244
Yes and no. There are a lot of mutli lingual priests that work in the vatican. So they can generally find a common language. However, there are times when that common language is latin when visitors come from other countries that are not european. Think african priests. Yes. they still teach latin in some seminaries in the world. That was the idea, universal language for a universal church.
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (anL5R)
Latin used to be a Lingua Franca in the Church and Science in the days of old
Posted by: Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste at April 15, 2026 05:13 PM (anL5R)
Latin used to be a Lingua Franca in the Church and Science in the days of old
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:16 PM (8avO+)
245
The few relatives a got left that were born in italy, textbook roman catholics, hate this pope with the heat of 1000 suns.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 15, 2026 05:16 PM (snZF9)
246
@Piper
Worship on the Water - FloraBama is on YouTube. All services are posted within a day or two.
If you want to get the feel of it...
Worship on the Water - FloraBama is on YouTube. All services are posted within a day or two.
If you want to get the feel of it...
Posted by: one hour sober at April 15, 2026 05:16 PM (Y1sOo)
247
And those 3 Cardinals who were on 60 minutes telling President Trump that the war in Iran is not acceptable ?
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (uEYKS)
Not gonna listen to any Cardinal that can't hit a curve ball.
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (uEYKS)
Not gonna listen to any Cardinal that can't hit a curve ball.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:17 PM (8avO+)
248
That's latin darling. Apparently Disinformation Expert Ace is an educated man. Now I really hate him.
Nice callback.
Nice callback.
Posted by: Nelly at April 15, 2026 05:18 PM (6+ehB)
249
He doesn't mention a word about muslims killing christians, or iran killing its own people, or any other country committing atrocities.
He has made statements condemning them, but not nearly as many as he has 'you can't turn away immigrants, its evil to deport them' statements he's made. And his "God never blesses war" line is theologically and historically ignorant on a scale that is difficult to believe for someone in his position.
All he had to do was make a basic statement calling for peace and wanting people to not hate each other. He could have done the Christian pastor thing encouraging love and peace. But no, he had to go even further and cross the line into literally contradicting the Bible.
He has made statements condemning them, but not nearly as many as he has 'you can't turn away immigrants, its evil to deport them' statements he's made. And his "God never blesses war" line is theologically and historically ignorant on a scale that is difficult to believe for someone in his position.
All he had to do was make a basic statement calling for peace and wanting people to not hate each other. He could have done the Christian pastor thing encouraging love and peace. But no, he had to go even further and cross the line into literally contradicting the Bible.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:18 PM (uEYKS)
250
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
==
Yes its money. And yes they hate him. In the sense of that bitch over there eating crackers meme. They are rabid liberals. All three of them, with some serious closet skeletons. They did not send our best to 60 minutes. Most definitely not.
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
==
Yes its money. And yes they hate him. In the sense of that bitch over there eating crackers meme. They are rabid liberals. All three of them, with some serious closet skeletons. They did not send our best to 60 minutes. Most definitely not.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 05:18 PM (anL5R)
251
234 Why would non-European priests not know a modern Western language?
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:19 PM (77rzZ)
252
OK, hear me out. Y'all don't like Pope Leo. Eric Swalwell needs a job...
Posted by: That Jon Hamm meme at April 15, 2026 05:19 PM (skR0U)
253
If the Pope is meeting with walking human debris like David Axelrod, I have no reason to listen to anything he has to say. Just another political hack that's part of a toxic left wing movement.
Posted by: Nelly at April 15, 2026 05:19 PM (6+ehB)
254
I get irritiated by protestants who think all Catholics need saving. That's all I'll say about that.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 05:20 PM (cWLG3)
255
By the way, for those who have never been, they clear out all the homeless around the Vatican every single night.
Also, the Vatican is gorgeous. When it is lit up at night, it’s breathtaking.
Also, the Vatican is gorgeous. When it is lit up at night, it’s breathtaking.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 05:20 PM (OoFl2)
256
One of the more amusing parts of Twixxer is watching people going "he's leftist? How is he leftist? Where's the leftism???"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:20 PM (uEYKS)
257
Fun Fact. Capt. Myles Keogh, Cavalry, USA , served in the Papal Army during some troubles on the Italian Boot. Lost his scalp at The Little Big Horn.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 15, 2026 05:21 PM (gm9Sb)
258
https://tinyurl.com/yn8whctf
Posted by: Cow Demon at April 15, 2026 05:21 PM (hJH5n)
259
they are just upset that the USAID money dried up and their immigration NGO's are out of money. They hate Trump and therefore anything he does is bad as a result
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (uEYKS
_______________________
Very true. Less than a week after USAID was officially shut down, over 75% of the "workforce" doing "deeds on behalf of the Catholic Church" were let go. Essentially, the Catholic Church was using USAID to finance their foreign projects, taking credit for anything accomplished, and NEVER acknowledging that it was the US taxpayer footing the bill.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:14 PM (uEYKS
_______________________
Very true. Less than a week after USAID was officially shut down, over 75% of the "workforce" doing "deeds on behalf of the Catholic Church" were let go. Essentially, the Catholic Church was using USAID to finance their foreign projects, taking credit for anything accomplished, and NEVER acknowledging that it was the US taxpayer footing the bill.
Posted by: Orson at April 15, 2026 05:22 PM (dIske)
260
I get irritiated by protestants who think all Catholics need saving.
One of the clearest things in the bible is that Jesus died to save us from our bad theology, too. Whatever disagreements you have on some minutiae or even a major item with another Christian? You're wrong about some stuff too. I think when we all finally are called home, the most surprising thing is going to be how wrong we all were.
One of the clearest things in the bible is that Jesus died to save us from our bad theology, too. Whatever disagreements you have on some minutiae or even a major item with another Christian? You're wrong about some stuff too. I think when we all finally are called home, the most surprising thing is going to be how wrong we all were.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:22 PM (uEYKS)
261
252 OK, hear me out. Y'all don't like Pope Leo. Eric Swalwell needs a job...
Posted by: That Jon Hamm meme at April 15, 2026 05:19 PM (skR0U)
Catholics do not deserve that.
NO ONE does.
Posted by: That Jon Hamm meme at April 15, 2026 05:19 PM (skR0U)
Catholics do not deserve that.
NO ONE does.
Posted by: Cow Demon at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (hJH5n)
262
I get irritiated by protestants who think all Catholics need saving. That's all I'll say about that.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 05:20 PM (cWLG3)
Growing up we all thought it was funny how saying you are Catholic was an instant repellant to the door to door religious types, Protestant or other.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 05:20 PM (cWLG3)
Growing up we all thought it was funny how saying you are Catholic was an instant repellant to the door to door religious types, Protestant or other.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (8avO+)
263
254 It goes both ways. Catholics think that Protestants need saving.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (77rzZ)
264
Catholics don't need saving, they need a sword to fight the Muslims and Marxists.
Posted by: Skip at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (Ia/+0)
265
Chris Jackson substack is decidedly traditional Catholic.
His Palm Sunday essay pretty much captures what is currently happening in the church leadership.
Modern day Pharisees. They will betray the church....with 30 pieces of silver and a kiss.
Even so...Christ lives forever. Beware Judas. His actions were necessary, but his personal fate was sealed.
Catholics do not abandon Christ because of this pope.
His Palm Sunday essay pretty much captures what is currently happening in the church leadership.
Modern day Pharisees. They will betray the church....with 30 pieces of silver and a kiss.
Even so...Christ lives forever. Beware Judas. His actions were necessary, but his personal fate was sealed.
Catholics do not abandon Christ because of this pope.
Posted by: Derak at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (HBTAZ)
266
I'm old enough to remember when the Obama-era IRS targeted Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association for extra scrutiny because they openly opposed same-sex marriage. Maybe Pope Bob needs a little extra attention from the IRS too.
Posted by: Polka will never die at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (SgLXr)
267
I want to hear from people who live in a walled city telling the rest of us that having control of international borders is bad.
Posted by: Cow Demon at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (hJH5n)
268
No. Every Pope says anti-war stuff every time America goes to war. Presidents know to ignore it and go about their business.
Every Pope encourages peace and brotherhood. What they don't do is claim that God ALWAYS opposes all war and declares the war unjust. While spouting how Christians must always accept all immigrants.
Every Pope encourages peace and brotherhood. What they don't do is claim that God ALWAYS opposes all war and declares the war unjust. While spouting how Christians must always accept all immigrants.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (uEYKS)
269
Why would non-European priests not know a modern Western language?
==
Well one guy might Know french and some english and italian and the other guy know german, or lithuanian and a little English and Italian. They both might be pretty fluent in latin. It happens. The Church covers a lot of ground.
==
Well one guy might Know french and some english and italian and the other guy know german, or lithuanian and a little English and Italian. They both might be pretty fluent in latin. It happens. The Church covers a lot of ground.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (anL5R)
270
The "Save the Children" scam is big mad that their USAID funding dried up as well. Hence the recent advertising blitz and the tables popping up in front of businesses lately.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (cWLG3)
271
I know I won't win on this point, but I'll say it again, Epic Fury is a battle to try to end an unjust war that Iran has been waging on and off for 47 years.
It would be like the Pope condemning the landings at Normandy as unjust. A lot of innocent civilians were hurt and killed, the elderly, the sick, civilian infrastructure destroyed, demonstrating the hatred and destruction man is capable of, etc. etc.
It would be like the Pope condemning the landings at Normandy as unjust. A lot of innocent civilians were hurt and killed, the elderly, the sick, civilian infrastructure destroyed, demonstrating the hatred and destruction man is capable of, etc. etc.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 15, 2026 05:25 PM (Dv3i1)
272
On a happier note, or at least a classier note, Riley Gaines, about whom I know little, criticized Trump for the Jesus tweet causing Trump to criticize her. Her response is most gracious.
https://tinyurl.com/45nhswxw
https://tinyurl.com/45nhswxw
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 05:26 PM (ndZc7)
273
>>>I am unfazed by this publicity stunt. I would vote for President Trump a 4th time as a Catholic.
~~~~~
*fistbump*
~~~~~
*fistbump*
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 05:26 PM (3ImbR)
274
God never wants war.
God literallyl commanded war, repeatedly in the Bible.
Sometimes it's necessary to defend yourself. But God doesn't bless those who start wars that are unnecessary.
The fact that you have to add qualifications to the Pope's statement that he did not makes it clear you know what he said was wrong.
God literallyl commanded war, repeatedly in the Bible.
Sometimes it's necessary to defend yourself. But God doesn't bless those who start wars that are unnecessary.
The fact that you have to add qualifications to the Pope's statement that he did not makes it clear you know what he said was wrong.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:26 PM (uEYKS)
275
It goes both ways. Catholics think that Protestants need saving.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (77rzZ)
Well you gotta admit that "I need to divorce my Spanish Wife for this hot babe" isn't USUALLY a good foundation for a religion for a major nation.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (77rzZ)
Well you gotta admit that "I need to divorce my Spanish Wife for this hot babe" isn't USUALLY a good foundation for a religion for a major nation.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 15, 2026 05:27 PM (8avO+)
276
I find it hard to believe that any modern person would be conversant in Latin, but not English, Spanish, or French.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:27 PM (77rzZ)
277
Nood - boob jobs for men on our dime in CA.
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 05:27 PM (OoFl2)
278
Any mindthoughts from Pope Leo about what is going on in Ireland? No? Muslim immigrants? Open shores? He needs to STFU.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 15, 2026 05:28 PM (Fbc0I)
279
And his "God never blesses war" line is theologically and historically ignorant on a scale that is difficult to believe for someone in his position
______
If someone seems like you couldn't possibly be making such a great mistake, then you need to explore the possibility that maybe you're the one who's misunderstanding.
God never wants war. Sometimes it's necessary to defend yourself. But God doesn't bless those who start wars that are unnecessary.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (CKIwv)
In the Old Testament God directly ordered the Hebrews to commit all-out genocide, more than once. So I don't think it's scripturally accurate to say "God never wants war."
______
If someone seems like you couldn't possibly be making such a great mistake, then you need to explore the possibility that maybe you're the one who's misunderstanding.
God never wants war. Sometimes it's necessary to defend yourself. But God doesn't bless those who start wars that are unnecessary.
Posted by: Pope Spurdo at April 15, 2026 05:24 PM (CKIwv)
In the Old Testament God directly ordered the Hebrews to commit all-out genocide, more than once. So I don't think it's scripturally accurate to say "God never wants war."
Posted by: The Amalekites beg to differ with you at April 15, 2026 05:28 PM (TbWk/)
280
I know I won't win on this point, but I'll say it again, Epic Fury is a battle to try to end an unjust war that Iran has been waging on and off for 47 years.
Exactly. Iran has been at war with the civilized world for nearly fifty years, we're now at last finally dealing with that. For nearly fifty years, everyone has been saying 'someone needs to deal with this' but now that Trump is doing it, its evil. EVERY presidential candidate for like ten elections has been calling for us to deal with Iran; Hillary specifically promised to attack Iran while running for president.
But because Orange Man Bad, its the wrong thing to do suddenly.
Exactly. Iran has been at war with the civilized world for nearly fifty years, we're now at last finally dealing with that. For nearly fifty years, everyone has been saying 'someone needs to deal with this' but now that Trump is doing it, its evil. EVERY presidential candidate for like ten elections has been calling for us to deal with Iran; Hillary specifically promised to attack Iran while running for president.
But because Orange Man Bad, its the wrong thing to do suddenly.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 15, 2026 05:28 PM (uEYKS)
281
There have been some fairly outrageous popes in the past. Middle Ages, highly political.
And the objections of Martin Luther.
The Catholic Church survived.
There have been some fairly outrageous popes in the past. Middle Ages, highly political.
And the objections of Martin Luther.
The Catholic Church survived.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at April 15, 2026 05:29 PM (VWtfl)
282
275 Henry VIII was basically a Catholic with daddy issues. He does not represent true Protestantism to me.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:29 PM (77rzZ)
283
263 254 It goes both ways. Catholics think that Protestants need saving.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (77rzZ)
This is not in accordance with Catholic theology, though Catholics may individually hold this. Nor are Catholics intrinsically saved by virtue of being Catholic.
Generally speaking Catholicism does not hold theological accuracy(which when taken to an extreme would apply even within a denomination) or even overt Christianity as criteria for salvation see invincible ignorance.
Posted by: Bulg at April 15, 2026 05:23 PM (77rzZ)
This is not in accordance with Catholic theology, though Catholics may individually hold this. Nor are Catholics intrinsically saved by virtue of being Catholic.
Generally speaking Catholicism does not hold theological accuracy(which when taken to an extreme would apply even within a denomination) or even overt Christianity as criteria for salvation see invincible ignorance.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at April 15, 2026 05:29 PM (okun6)
284
Posted by: Piper at April 15, 2026 04:59 PM (OoFl2)
My father came over from Germany in the 50's as a 26 year old man; fifty years later speaking german to a neighbor from the same hometown and he picked up his German accent like he never left it.
I only do accents if I'm mimicking a character; if i want to annoy my wife, I speak Italian but in a Jason Statham voice. I'm rarely asked to translate anymore.
My father came over from Germany in the 50's as a 26 year old man; fifty years later speaking german to a neighbor from the same hometown and he picked up his German accent like he never left it.
I only do accents if I'm mimicking a character; if i want to annoy my wife, I speak Italian but in a Jason Statham voice. I'm rarely asked to translate anymore.
Posted by: Nelly at April 15, 2026 05:30 PM (6+ehB)
285
It goes both ways. Catholics think that Protestants need saving.
Posted by: Bulg
I'm a Tom Pettiest. I'm content you believe what you want to believe.* Even Jews.
* Islam excepted.
Posted by: Bulg
I'm a Tom Pettiest. I'm content you believe what you want to believe.* Even Jews.
* Islam excepted.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at April 15, 2026 05:30 PM (ndZc7)
286
>>>I'm not going to try to check your Catholic card here dude but...
~~~~~
And yet that's exactly what you proceed to do.
Not gonna waste my time.
~~~~~
And yet that's exactly what you proceed to do.
Not gonna waste my time.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at April 15, 2026 05:32 PM (3ImbR)
287
I find it hard to believe that any modern person would be conversant in Latin, but not English, Spanish, or French.
==
If the modern person was a priest from African, who attended a solid seminary, he will be fluent in latin. Otherwise it is overlap. Even if you speak English or Spanish or French, you may run into a guy that speaks lithuanian or german or Latin. Its really not that odd.
It used to be a world wide requirement of the priesthood to be fluent in latin. Its actually still on the books. And some places in the world still take it seriously. So some people may learn french and some german. It isn't uncommon in the vatican to run into people who speak five or six languages. There are a lot of languages and not everyone learns the same european language as their second language.
==
If the modern person was a priest from African, who attended a solid seminary, he will be fluent in latin. Otherwise it is overlap. Even if you speak English or Spanish or French, you may run into a guy that speaks lithuanian or german or Latin. Its really not that odd.
It used to be a world wide requirement of the priesthood to be fluent in latin. Its actually still on the books. And some places in the world still take it seriously. So some people may learn french and some german. It isn't uncommon in the vatican to run into people who speak five or six languages. There are a lot of languages and not everyone learns the same european language as their second language.
Posted by: Peruvian at April 15, 2026 05:33 PM (anL5R)
288
a special room set aside for Muslim prayer in the Vatican
Then, quite simply, he is an anti-Christ. In the view of Catholics he should be considered to have place "the abomination that causes desolation in the temple" with that one. He literally put a blatant idol in the Vatican for worship.
Then, quite simply, he is an anti-Christ. In the view of Catholics he should be considered to have place "the abomination that causes desolation in the temple" with that one. He literally put a blatant idol in the Vatican for worship.
Posted by: GWB at April 15, 2026 05:36 PM (IxSmD)
289
>>>Well you gotta admit that "I need to divorce my Spanish Wife for this hot babe" isn't USUALLY a good foundation for a religion for a major nation.
maybe, but had 95 problems and that wasn't one
maybe, but had 95 problems and that wasn't one
Posted by: Martin Luther at April 15, 2026 05:38 PM (jGJov)
290
I recognize Cardinal Cupice in that image from 60 minutes. He's the same guy that addressed the Democrat Convention in 2024 AND hid his crucifix from view -- I suppose he figured members of the audience would burst into flames.
Being on the opposite side of Cupice is a pretty good bet on being on the side of the angels.
Being on the opposite side of Cupice is a pretty good bet on being on the side of the angels.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at April 15, 2026 05:48 PM (ksbjf)
291
Of course he did.
Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at April 15, 2026 05:48 PM (lp9gd)
292
Pope Leo is from the Michael Pfleger wing of Chicago Catholics.
Posted by: OldManMike at April 16, 2026 11:20 AM (b0ILp)
293
Truth be told. Our Catholic Church Pope's authority is The Holy Scripture. He is the leader of Catholic's soul. Political pursuits are dichotomous to his assigned purview. Pope Leo XIV has to confine himself to the empathy of his flock.
Socialism has nothing to do with Catholic scripture.
The Jesuits need to be disbanded.
Socialism has nothing to do with Catholic scripture.
The Jesuits need to be disbanded.
Posted by: John at April 16, 2026 03:21 PM (0DsdP)
Processing 0.04, elapsed 0.0417 seconds.
15 queries taking 0.0114 seconds, 302 records returned.
Page size 173 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.
MuNuvians
MeeNuvians
Frequently Asked Questions
The (Almost) Complete Paul Anka Integrity Kick
Primary Document: The Audio
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band
AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection
AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings)
George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band
AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection
AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings)
George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer
Top Top Tens
Democratic Forays into Erotica
New Shows On Gore's DNC/MTV Network
Nicknames for Potatoes, By People Who Really Hate Potatoes
Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse
Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party"
Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad
Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up
Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry
NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
News/Chat