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29. Gotta hand it to the Catholics. They do pageantry that's absolutely world-class.

Thu May 8, 2025, 03:29 PM

May 8

I have to add - it's just past noon, Pacific time, as I write this post. And so far, ALL the live long day, the news has been NOT about the donald! THAT ALONE is worth celebrating! Wiped that creep right off the air and KEPT him off the air. That alone is worth celebrating! You were lucky to send a congratulatory text to the new Pope that was read on the air, donnie-boy. You've been UPSTAGED like you can't even imagine, dude. For the rest of your miserable life, you'll NEVER experience being upstaged as thoroughly and downright earthshakingly as you were today!

Dare I say it feels like God is on somebody else's side today, donald, and NOT yours? That's a VERY sweet thought, indeed (if I may be so bold).

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In my opinion, the Catholic Church just shot a big fat middle finger to tRump. [View all] Lochloosa May 8 OP

Yes. As I posted earlier, I think he was particularly favored as a far more influentail vocal counter to Trump hlthe2b May 8 #1

We shall see... regnaD kciN May 8 #2

I saw no lists with him even listed as a likely possibility, so i think that is a good sign... hlthe2b May 8 #6

Before my father knew anything about Pope Francis, Ms. Toad May 8 #9

Completely agree. sop May 8 #3

Overnight, I'm expecting durablend May 8 #4

Laura Loomer has already weighed in Old Crank May 8 #19

That's encouraging. If Loomer dislikes him, then he must be good! n/t PatrickforB May 8 #22

New Liberal Slogan... SleeplessinSoCal May 8 #32

That's great! 😀 Dave Bowman May 8 #35

Won't be a good look when MAGA imbeciles viciously attack the Pope, but they'll do it anyway. sop May 8 #44

Shows how much she knows about Marx. boonecreek May 8 #38

I doubt she'd know a Marxist... Dulcinea May 10 #52

How will the SCOTUS be affected by any Trump criticism of the Pope? TheRickles May 8 #27

"Come to Canossa" Nasruddin May 8 #36

I'm wondering if the deeply offensive photo of him dressed as Pope Sogo May 8 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author lildDemz May 8 #39

Cool. Mike 03 May 8 #5

If you don't mind me adding a virtue to your excellent list... sprinkleeninow May 8 #42

I referred to it as poking Trump square in the eye, Susan Calvin May 8 #7

Coincidental. But essentially Yes: DetlefK May 8 #8

Pope Leo XIV is addressing the world now: "We must be a synodal church [walking together], one which AnotherMother4Peace May 8 #10

Kilmar brego Garca Johnny2X2X May 8 #11

What a Relief DET May 8 #12

I am sure you are among a large group - my first thought was Dolan rurallib May 8 #30

I thot *Dolan*...yikes... sprinkleeninow May 8 #43

He's definitely not MAGA Nevilledog May 8 #13

The Bible on welcoming strangers: Dulcinea May 10 #53

Trump will take credit for an American being elected Por AverageOldGuy May 8 #14

So far today, he's already tweeted his congratulations. And with all due respect. So he probably won't ancianita May 8 #18

I think mgardener May 8 #15

Trump intends to impose tariffs on sacrements. Baptism, however, will get you $5,000. twodogsbarking May 8 #16

Hey, this lapsed Catholic already salutes the donald with a middle finger. calimary May 8 #17

Yes, it has. LisaM May 8 #25

Gotta hand it to the Catholics. They do pageantry that's absolutely world-class. calimary May 8 #29

I'm agnostic and even I'm excited. roamer65 May 8 #20

Even worse for *rump, the Catholic Church shot a sign of the cross at him. Uncle Joe May 8 #21

He'll consider that church irrelevant Warpy May 8 #23

Half the sign of the cross? Marthe48 May 8 #24

Trump and MAGA are the antithesis of Christianity. C_U_L8R May 8 #26

His temperament is exactly the opposite of Trump's. He's kind of good looking, Walleye May 8 #28

Yep! There are, I think, a few BILLION Catholics around the world. calimary May 8 #31

He's from *gasp* CHICAGO ... where we know Trump tried his best to demonize. live love laugh May 8 #33

and a south sider who roots for the White Sox. Emile May 9 #49

ME TOO!! I watched Extra and they repeatedly said he's a Cubs fan. live love laugh May 9 #50

I figured the the orange menace would say he insisted they choose an American Pope. redstatebluegirl May 8 #34

Quite so anamnua May 8 #40

You might want to check your math. mobeau69 May 8 #45

If my arithmetic is correct anamnua May 8 #47

There aren't that many magas. Less than half that number. mobeau69 May 10 #51

I hope he sees it. twodogsbarking May 8 #41

Actually feel a little proud BlueKota May 8 #46

I think they saw a need to stand up against the cruelty and demonization of vulnerable people Martin Eden May 9 #48