New Pope.

[Steve Singleton]

Hi Ivan....
well I am a lapsed Catholic and take the view that I am a Christian foremost and simply believe the Christian view is a humanitarian one. It's teachings are basically one of tolerance. Much as (I believe) many other religions are.

But as always...there is one notable exception. And I will never, ever, succumb to their hatred and intolerance towards the rest of the world. A religion made by the devil himself.

[happy daze john in oz]

Steve, so true.
Religion we were taught was for the betterment of mans eternal soul, if he has one, and the good of all.

If you live by the ten commandments then you would live a good and honest life, nothing wrong with that.

But at some time most religion's have been involved with a war of some kind.
Going back in the early days of the bible you can see evidence of that.

The Pope now says stop all wars, be kind to your neighbor.
That is surely the basic teaching of all Christian religions, but then some idiots decide the religion they follow is one of hate and violence.
As long as such are around there will never be a fully peaceful world.

[Ivan Cloherty]

Hi Ivan....
well I am a lapsed Catholic and take the view that I am a Christian foremost and simply believe the Christian view is a humanitarian one. It's teachings are basically one of tolerance. Much as (I believe) many other religions are.

But as always...there is one notable exception. And I will never, ever, succumb to their hatred and intolerance towards the rest of the world. A religion made by the devil himself.

Looks like we were made from the same mould, although I may have strayed from the path, especially in Chile!

[James Curry]

I believe quite a few cardinals were seen having expensive lunches with American millionaires around Rome during the period before the Conclave began, plus the Donald donated $14,000,000 towards Francis' funeral costs. Just makes you think out loud.
Used to be a catholic, went to a Jesuit school, but have become disillusioned with all the pomp and ceremonial hogwash in the Vatican. Actually I think Fr Ted says it all!!!!
Will ya have a cuppa tea farther?
Francis Ralph
R692715

Can you post a link as to when Trump donated $14 million towards the costs of Pope Francis funeral costs? Also who these so called American Millionaires wined and dined Cardinals before the conclave. Simply to say I believe !!! sounds like something from a fake news channel, perhaps GB News , they are often in court for broadcasting Fake News

[Mo Docherty]

Trumpy first orange man to be pope

[Art Wadsworth]

Having seen the bit with Trump dressed up as the Pope nothing would surprise me.
Next thing he will be offering to give him advice on how to run the church.

The Conclave was rigged. Recount?

[Doc Vernon]

To one and all.
Although as i read all these replies concerning the new Pope, the start off was fine, but now seems it is going to be something of just Mocking!
Although i too am a Catholic brought up and trained into such my the Catholic Schools. I too have stopped doing all that i was taught, i have my own beliefs now but still will not make silly remarks about the Catholic Faith.
This site as it is in the Rules state that Religion should not be discussed!

I am therefore now closing this Thread!
We all have our own ways , but please do not talk of Religion in such nasty ways!
Thank You



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