Oh c’mon. This Pope is a hardcore lefty. He detests capitalism. He embraces globull warming. He has no problem with illegal immigration. He embraces every left-wing leader under the sun including Evo Morales in Bolivia, the Castro brothers in Cuba, not to mention BHO here in the US. He has offered recognition to the Palestinian state. Stuart Varney just stated the Pope is anti-capitalist. I totally agree. The Pope NEVER criticizes Socialism or liberation theology. He totally embraces social justice . He is a true Jesuit. And that means far left.
He’s also apparently a coward. Instead of going down to speak truth to power to the Mexican government, he completely ignores the root of the problem. Much easier to berate the most generous country the world has ever known for somehow not doing enough to take care of the problems and rancid overflows of corrupt states.
So, I may safely conclude that the words of the Gospel have no impact? Fine.
The OP is pointing out the contrast between public (government) and private (voluntary association). My opinion is the Pope has no business addressing Congress. Nor does he have any business advocating specific policy.
He should limit himself to present doctrine and leave it to the faithful to have it impact policy. Sadly, he does not see it this way.
**He is a true Jesuit.**
I’ve come in contact with Jesuits, and I don’t see that. They will always make you think.
That’s why a lot of people are confused. They aren’t thinking.