I don’t fault anyone for being skeptical about New Pope, but in his first Sunday address he called for a ceasefire. If we must have religious leaders, let them have hearts.
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Battles against fascism always involve coalitions with problematic forces. The heaviest burdens and most effective war against Nazi Germany was fought by the Stalin led Soviet Union. In Italy, the main armed resistance to Mussolini were Communist & parish priests. (1 of N)
One important difference. The church hierarchy then supported or at least appeased Hitler. Having an anti-fascist pope is a huge positive difference from that time. (3 of 3)
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