[rbmillerjr]

When the Bishops did speak it was purposefully ambiguous to allow Catholics to vote for those who advocate for abortion.

I detect a strain of minimalist Christianity in this Pope.

In a Culture of Death in a Secular society...who is left to defend the defenseless if not the Catholic Church.

He is clearly moving away from JPII and Benedict...who were forceful in their challenges to Catholics, Christians and the World.

[Jeff Chandler]

I detect a strain of minimalist Christianity in this Pope.

Yep: Love is God.

[cherry]

the bishops want money....Catholic Charities and Catholic colleges and universities and Catholic hospitals all depend on some sort of govt subsidy...

therefore, the Catholic bishops tow the easier most bland line they can.......true believers....NOT!