Pope Francis died at age 88

[Katheryne Helendale]

Rumor has it that Trump is upset that the funeral wasn't all about him. To be fair, so are the rest of us.

 

[Free]

A twofer.

Pope Francis’ Children Ask For Privacy Following Father’s Death

VATICAN CITY—Saying this should be a time for the siblings to connect with one another and grieve, the late Pope Francis’ children issued a statement Tuesday asking for privacy following their father’s death. “While we are sincerely touched by the outpouring of condolences from across the world...

theonion.com

God Too Obsessed With Ants Right Now To Focus On Next Pope

THE HEAVENS—Admitting that He had barely even noticed the leader of the Catholic Church had died, God, our Lord and Heavenly Father, announced Tuesday that He was too obsessed with ants right now to focus on the next pope. “While I want to commit to finding a successor to Pope Francis, I’m...

theonion.com

 

[Free]

One of my favorite religion youtubers has decided to cover current events.

 

[Katheryne Helendale]

Do you know what would really make MAGA heads explode nationwide?

Imagine a few days from now, white smoke billows from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel. The doors open, and there stands, in full papal regalia, Pope Joseph Biden the First.

 

[Sid]

Do you know what would really make MAGA heads explode nationwide?

Imagine a few days from now, white smoke billows from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel. The doors open, and there stands, in full papal regalia, Pope Joseph Biden the First.

I know you are just joking, but that would be a total disaster. Too old to be president of the USA, but fit enough to be pope, that is considered even a harder job?
That is 3 functions in one:
1. Head of the roman catholic church
2. Bishop of Rome
3. Head of state of Vatican City (with an average of one state visit from world leaders every week)

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Do you know what would really make MAGA heads explode nationwide?

 

[Free]

Thanks, Pobama.

 

[Khamon]

White smoke has emerged. We're waiting now for the reveal. Much band and marching has ensued.

 

[Veritable Quandry]

White smoke has emerged. We're waiting now for the reveal. Much band and marching has ensued.

 

[Bartholomew Gallacher]

Meet the new pope Leo XIV., born as Robert Prevost in Chicago, IL.

https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/papal-front-runner-interest-polyglot-us-cardinal-prevost-rises-italian

 

[Imnotgoing Sideways]

5/7 Trump claims 'very big announcement tomorrow'.
5/8 First American pope.
Collusion, I say. =^-^=

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.

collegeofcardinalsreport.com

 

[Soen Eber]

That was fast

 

[Noodles]

So is this good or bad? Because America is full of psychos.

 

[Bartholomew Gallacher]

According to different sources he was a close ally to Pope Francis. His stance is mild progresive, meaning a centrist but progressive on some key social issues. Like Pope Francis he has long embraced marginalized groups.

But also in terms of church doctrine he's seen as conservative, for example he's against ordaining women as deacons.

 

[Sid]

A man somewhere from the middle, but slightly more conservative than pope Francis was, I'm afraid. ( He chose the more theatrical clothing compared to Francis).
But than again his name suggest he wants to follow in the footsteps of Leo XIII and googling him tells:

"Pope Leo XIII led the Roman Catholic Church into the modern age, encouraging a more progressive approach to faith and social reform."

So that at least is somewhat hopeful.
We will see.

 

[Free]

Here's information on the previous Pope Leo, which may point out...something about this one's beliefs and goals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII

 

[Essence Lumin]

The new pope has two strikes against him. One is protecting a pedo priest.

Vatican congregation member allowed priest accused of child abuse to live near Catholic school

News: Vos Estis Lux Mundi

www.pillarcatholic.com

The other is being from Chicago, he is likely a deep dish pizza fan.

 

[detrius]

 

[Casey Pelous]

Meet the new pope Leo XIV., born as Robert Prevost in Chicago, IL.

I suppose "Pope Bob" lacks a certain something.