Feeling deep sorrow for the passing of Pope Francis; a much needed voice in communicating humility, compassion, and empathy in times that have never needed them more.
It's sad for the world to lose a soul as good as Pope Francis but I can't help but be happy for him to leave the evil of this place behind. Today he's with our father in heaven free of pain and suffering. He's home...
I’m not Catholic, but I truly admired Pope Francis. What a sad day. Since Vance forced his way into a meeting with him, I hope Vance at least learned something from him.
I am not a Catholic but have thought Pope Francis to be the most extraordinary man alive. He did more for all people, not just his flock, than any single man in my lifetime. He was everything one can hope for in a leader. We were blessed to have had him.
It’s a dam shame that The People’s Pope last audience was that he had to sit across from Vance, a Catholic in name only, and lecture him on the Trump Administration’s poor treatment on immigrants.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
I’m not religious but I acknowledge that some religious people believe in the greater good and promulgating beliefs such as ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ and especially ‘he who is without sin cast the first stone’. But these patriarchal Semitic religions worship death
A great man. He actually preached Christ's teachings of love, mercy and compassion instead of just religious dogma aimed at perpetuating church power structures.
I realized he was a kind, compassionate man when he told people instead of giving up meat on Fridays for Lent, eat meat and just be kind to each other.
Mine was actually Liz Truss. Initially the pope fobbed him off on to some cardinal. There was a lot of commentary on it and suddenly JD gets to meet him. Clearly didn't take no from a frail old man. Obviously not the cause of the man's death but JD completely unable to show humility and decency.
It’s perplexing that many extreme MAGA claim a religion led by a man who proselytized compassion, social justice, environmental protection, altruism, and dignity for all.
I'm an atheist and generally anti-Catholic in particular...
But he was the least worst pope EVER. And I was good to see his inclusive remarks over the years.
I can only hope that this trend continues
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As I sit here reading about the pope's death, he truly did preach and lived about compassion to each other. The Bible teaches us to love and help one another. I try to live these words daily and I also try not to judge others (but Trump makes that hard). I pray the pope and everyone find peace.
Damn. Will the Catholic Church go full reverse now with another Pope Palpatine, or will they have the guts to find someone fitting in Francis's footsteps?
Good lord I hope not!! 🙏 we need all the love and peace and inclusion we can get. Plus I think the church knows alienating most will not do well for them.
Well, there is some hope in the fact that Francis appointed 100 of the 140 cardinals eligible to participate in the Conclave that will elect one of their own as his successor.
I’m not Catholic but still this was sad news. I’ve always felt, since he was announced as the new Pope, that he was a very good Pope and a kindhearted individual. #RIPPopeFrancis
I was reading how his parents escaped fascism in Italy. Can only imagine how he felt when he saw a fascist leader rise in the USA.
(Hope Vance/DT don't try to influence who the next Pope is. We do NOT want a fascist Pope - and yes there has been issues with the Catholic Church before with fascism.)
Nice sentiment but have you been paying attention to this regime recently? The terror, the fear, the uncertainty, the chaos… all either deliberate aims or encouraged as a consequence.
Happy that the Pope’s last official act was to have JD lectured on compassion. However, JD being a CHINO / CINO, the lecture probably rolled off his back like rain on a duck.
I've always been a non-believer, but I really appreciated Pope Francis speaking up for the poor and marginalized. I hope he'll be replaced with someone who will do the same.
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Prove me wrong.
Amen
He truly followed in the best traditions of both Jesuits and Franciscans.
In memoria aeterna erit iustus.
I know she was referring to small communities, villages etc, but one can dream, can't one? 😉
....is usually the prime suspect
....and Vance is outlasted by a lettuce
https://www.politico.eu/article/pope-francis-bergoglio-funeral-conclave-vatican-catholic-church-jubilee/
Only so much that the best of us can take.
The fight between one instinct and another...
Millions will cry over Pope Francis' demise! But they should celebrate, for isn't he going 'home'!?
Peace, Pope Francis. Please give my dad a hug if you see him, I think you two would have interesting conversations.
They are why Vance got picked as VP. They had him convert to Catholicism & Opus Dei before his 1st election that they paid for.
Liz Truss did Queen Elizabeth.
And JD Vance did the pope.
The cause of ALL death is being around a stupid failure.
But he was the least worst pope EVER. And I was good to see his inclusive remarks over the years.
I can only hope that this trend continues
(Photo: Evan Vucci;AFP;Getty)
EVEN AFTER JUDGMENT DAY
HE WILL NEVER SEE VANCE AGAIN
(Hope Vance/DT don't try to influence who the next Pope is. We do NOT want a fascist Pope - and yes there has been issues with the Catholic Church before with fascism.)
It’s time for JD to pay a visit to Putin now. 😉
May Pope Francis rest in peace. 🙏
“The pope’s tireless advocacy for migrants saw him sharply criticize US President Donald Trump’s immigration deportation policies.”
I hope JD and Trump can accept the Pontiff’s wisdom and STOP the illegal deportations now!
A legacy to remember.
Rest in well-earned peace, Pope Francis. You will be missed.🕊️
trump is so low on the totem pole, he barely even counts as a demon. maybe he’s just an imp these days.
JD stands for Just (the) Devil
Trump is merely a lesser demon of Mindless Blabbering