Pope Francis, sensing he is close to death, moves to protect his legacy

politico.eu ^ | 2-17-25 | Ben Munster

[dynachrome]

Pope Francis is seriously worried about his health after being hospitalized with severe bronchitis, and is rushing to tie up loose ends ahead of the battle to succeed him.

The pope was admitted to a special ward earlier this month in Gemelli Hospital in Rome with a respiratory infection, and he has since been forced to cancel a number of public appearances.

It’s the latest health crisis for the 88-year-old pontiff, who had part of a lung removed as a young man and has become increasingly fragile in recent years. The Holy See press office has trickled out continuous updates, and on Monday said the pope’s bronchitis had advanced to a “polymicrobial infection” with a “complex clinical picture.”

[ClearCase_guy]

I’m hoping that they don’t move to make this guy a saint. But I bet they do.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

---- "I wonder if, like Biden's presidency, the papacy is actually a cabal."

Joe Biden, Freemason? "The recent former president appears to have committed a big no-no for Catholics."

[Palio di Siena]

Think he had to wait in the ER for 24 or 36 hours for a bed because
the hospital is overwhelmed with illegals?

[RckyRaCoCo]

legacy....heretic?

[LeonardFMason]

Hoping for smoke signals soon.

[Redmen4ever]

I thought the Catholic Church would outlive this guy. But, maybe not.

[j.havenfarm]

I sincerely hope he repents and is welcomed to heaven . Whether he does or not, I equally sincerely hope you doesn’t make it out of that hospital alive.

[Mr. Mojo]

His legacy is secure as a hypocrite, a wokester, a creep, and a Marxist.

[Bernard]

The US outlived Biden. The Church has survived bad popes before.

[ArcadeQuarters]

I have nothing nice to say so I’m just going to sit here quietly.

[alloysteel]

Perhaps it is time for Francis to convert to Christianity. If only to avoid paying up for his Faustian deal to gain the papal seat.

One need not be a Christian to be Pope, but being a politician is highly essential.

[AlaskaErik]

Legacy?! Destroying the catholic church. Enabling pedophile priests. Some legacy.

[The Louiswu]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Father in Heaven, we pray for the soul your humble servant, please help him see the light of your love so he can find his way to your grace and life everlasting. In your name we pray.

[Nervous Tick]

Good post.

>> One need not be a Christian to be Pope, but being a politician is highly essential.

That right there is tag-line quality material!

[shadeaud]

I woNder if he will start issuing humongous grants to
A bunch of NGOs and demand to have a statue of him erected in the courtyard of the city

[Vigilanteman]

Well, that and the legacy of Marxism, globalism and sexual perversion.

[shadeaud]

I woNder if he will start issuing humongous grants to
A bunch of NGOs and demand to have a statue of him erected in the courtyard of the city

[GrumpyOldGuy]

ANTI pope. Pray for his soul but also pray that his days of evil are about over.

[Nervous Tick]

>> I’m hoping that they don’t move to make this guy a saint. But I bet they do.

In a tik-tok world where George Soros is worthy of a Medal of Freedom, certainly a heretic pope is worthy of sainthood.

[Track9]

Hint- it’s in the parking lot with a missing catalytic converter.