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7. Ascension of Pope Francis

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 05:31 PM

Apr 15

enabled a Pope of similar sentiments (Leo) IMHO. I had hope based the papal name relating to Francis of Assisi (and that he was the first Pope from the New World) that the Vatican would veer away from the conservative bent of its European predecessors (John-Paul and Benedict). The selection of an American was probably strategic given how American politics has drifted over the last decade. And this Pope's name, Leo, harkens a strong determined person, but who still seems to firmly champion the poor and powerless. It wasn't a surprise to me how many Republican politicians have done a 180 degree turnfrom supporting the previously conservative Popes, who had aligned with their "pro life" message.

In the end, all the Republicans care about is having and exercising power. Their religious convictions, if you actually consider that they have any, only serve these purposes, Gospel be damned.

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Any other atheists out there siding with the Pope over the President, VP, and House Speaker? [View all] Towlie Apr 15 OP

Me. rzemanfl Apr 15 #1

Reformed Agnostic here. charliea Apr 15 #40

I'd be on the devil's side if he was against those magats -- but he's part of them. erronis Apr 15 #47

Religion or not, the pope always has the high ground on moral issues. Srkdqltr Apr 15 #2

Maybe they expect the same treatment from the Catholic Church that Hitler got back in the 1930s... Towlie Apr 15 #6

I never understood that. Srkdqltr Apr 15 #8

Racism flashman13 Apr 15 #13

I'm pretty sure... GiqueCee Apr 15 #22

There was a moment in 2020 ok_cpu Apr 15 #9

And even the Knights of Columbus has sided with the Pope on this. pnwmom Apr 15 #14

Ah, but what about... GiqueCee Apr 15 #25

They are a cult on the far right edge. Hopefully Pope Leo will eventually let them go. nt pnwmom Apr 15 #38

I kind of doubt that. Laffy Kat Apr 15 #42

See comment 80. TommyT139 Apr 15 #81

How much more $$$$ does the church need? SidneyR Apr 16 #95

Looks like it's already underway TommyT139 Apr 15 #80

Thank you. I hadn't seen that. ok_cpu Apr 15 #44

Does ANYONE believe that Trump... maddiemom Apr 16 #96

Having the moral highground over Trump is a given for just about anyone, but TheProle Apr 15 #15

I don't consider either abortion or birth control to be immoral; I believe the Pope does. MLWR Apr 15 #18

Well...not always. progressoid Apr 15 #23

Thanks for the link! I'll watch someday when I have the stomach for it. erronis Apr 15 #50

Thanks for posting! Abolishinist Apr 15 #66

When compared to Trump, maybe. Gore1FL Apr 15 #60

Unless its about molesting children angrychair Apr 15 #73

This agnostic is on the Popes side MustLoveBeagles Apr 15 #3

Another agnostic here (because how can you really KNOW?)... maddiemom Apr 15 #35

Was baptized Lutheran, but agree with this Pope. nt allegorical oracle Apr 15 #4

Yes. My money is on Pope Bob from Chicago. Solly Mack Apr 15 #5

Ascension of Pope Francis modrepub Apr 15 #7

His title is a salute to LeoX the Pope who who backed the social gospel that- Yoyoyo77 Apr 15 #62

Of course ! He's a loyal American, unlike Trmp. nt eppur_se_muova Apr 15 #10

Sure am. sinkingfeeling Apr 15 #11

Yup. GB_RN Apr 15 #12

Me. nt Susan Calvin Apr 15 #16

I have a lot more respect for the pope than I do for MAGA. yardwork Apr 15 #17

Oh, hell yeah! 1WorldHope Apr 15 #19

If tRump ends up dying as a result of the Pope's righteous opposition Blue Owl Apr 15 #20

Atheist here... but today we're all Catholics! bsiebs Apr 15 #21

speak for yourself. TheProle Apr 15 #26

Peace. bsiebs Apr 15 #45

That I can get on board with TheProle Apr 15 #49

As an ex-Catholic and a proud atheist lanlady Apr 15 #24

I believe he is only supposed to be considered "infallible" when speaking ex cathedra. harumph Apr 15 #43

Add me to the list of atheists siding with the Pope. llmart Apr 15 #27

Me. RetiredParatrooper Apr 15 #28

To me, Pole Leo is a humanist who cares no_hypocrisy Apr 15 #29

Yes, Pope is Kind. Trump is 4 million mosquitoes. chouchou Apr 15 #30

This agnostic can't stand the pope Raine Apr 15 #31

His feelings on Trump are a BAD thing? Just asking. maddiemom Apr 15 #65

No that's not a bad thing but l can't put aside Raine Apr 15 #72

Me SamuelAdams Apr 15 #32

Anyone with morals would be against Trump. He is the most corrupt person ever in the WH. walkingman Apr 15 #33

I'm a devout atheist... GiqueCee Apr 15 #34

I'm with you Bayard Apr 16 #82

Winston Churchill quote rationalcalgarian Apr 15 #36

emphatically yes. barbtries Apr 15 #37

Yes. Ultimately, it is about the values and not about any supernatural claims. Collimator Apr 15 #58

Yes Drum Apr 15 #39

These people use religion as a facade BeneteauBum Apr 15 #41

Me too. I really liked Pope Francis as well, even though we disagreed on several issues Greybnk48 Apr 15 #46

As an atheist who called T the Anti-Christ many moons ago, I feel vindicated. GreenWave Apr 15 #48

Count me as another. Bev54 Apr 15 #51

Yep! MayReasonRule Apr 15 #52

I'm an atheist. I obviously prefer the Pope. NNadir Apr 15 #53

As a Buddhist, I am against greed, intolerance and lies. (among other things) usonian Apr 15 #54

Pope Francis & Leo were morally correct about ongoing atrocities SunImp Apr 15 #55

Yes IbogaProject Apr 15 #56

Ex-Catholic (a priest and a nun in my extended family) and now spiritual but not religious, but very much a fan of highplainsdem Apr 15 #57

Well, i think the Pope means well purr-rat beauty Apr 15 #59

yep...feels weird but I'm ethically aligned w/new pope TalenaGor Apr 15 #61

I am in. nt Prairie_Seagull Apr 15 #63

Here! chowder66 Apr 15 #64

Idiots, bullies and cultists always have the same response when you disagree with them. Aussie105 Apr 15 #67

I guess I'm agnostic, but I think this Pope is wonderful! wolfie001 Apr 15 #68

Atheist siding with the Pope. BidenRocks Apr 15 #69

It is amusing I will say that. I cannot endors either. Peace. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #70

Me. Pototan Apr 15 #71

Same here Retrograde Apr 15 #75

Nope duckworth969 Apr 15 #74

Easily! True Dough Apr 15 #76

I am not religious nor do I have anything good to say about organized religion, but on this issue, I agree with Pope Leo Deuxcents Apr 15 #77

I like Pope Bob Metaphorical Apr 15 #78

Recovering catholic here. In this case, siding with the pope. mwmisses4289 Apr 15 #79

Speaking of the Hillbilly Hemorrhoid, Conjuay Apr 16 #84

the enemy of my enemy... mike_c Apr 16 #83

Me! City Lights Apr 16 #85

My religious belief, or lack thereof, doesn't enter into it. Martin Eden Apr 16 #86

Me, absolutely! A decent man is a decent man. Buddyzbuddy Apr 16 #87

Yes, 100%! Simple good over evil. LymphocyteLover Apr 16 #88

I am, yes EnergizedLib Apr 16 #89

I:'m with the Pope. joshdawg Apr 16 #90

Yup. byronius Apr 16 #91

Agnostic for over 50 years siding with the Pope. Number9Dream Apr 16 #92

This atheist will take MAGA spanking from anyone any day of the week regardless of what dress they wear. Pacifist Patriot Apr 16 #93

Message to the Pope: Don't expect demons to listen and understand their faults mdbl Apr 16 #94