[defconw]

For what must be the millionth time. The Holy Father is only infallible in faith and morals, not freaking politics!

three requirements for infallibility to be invoked: 1. The pronouncement must be made by the official successor to Peter. 2. The subject matter must be in the area of faith and morals. 3. The Pope must be speaking ex cathedra (from the chair) of Peter, and must be intending to proclaim a doctine that binds the entire Church to assent.

Three instances, in 2000 years. People must work really hard not to be able to understand this.

[JoeFromSidney]

When it comes to abortion, the Pope has all the support he needs in the Commandment "Thou shalt not commit murder." When it comes to economics, the most the Pope has the authority to say is "Thou shalt not steal." If it doesn't involve stealing, the Pope has no particular authority to condemn it. That should be left up to philosophers and professional economists.

[Gumdrop]

The title is misleading. It should read: The Pope and the Exploiter in Chief.