[ladyjane]

The church has always aligned itself with ruling bodies. Nothing new.

If they really cared for the poor they would sell their billions of dollars of real estate and distribute the proceeds.

How can they criticize capitalists who employ the poor and who have elevated the level of ‘poor’ to unprecedented levels. All the while they sit on billions of dollars of wealth and treasures.

If the pope really cared about the poor he wouldn’t be flying in his jet plane and eating lobster and filet mignon with Obama - the very person who is responsible for the increased suffering of millions in this country and abroad.

[Syncro]

“If the pope really cared about the poor...” a large book could be written after that sentence.

You nailed it ladyjane

[pbear8]

And where would the poor go to be healed, educated, and fed once the buildings are sold? Where would the orphans go? Out on the streets to become child sex slaves? How many would die because you sold the hospitals?

If you sold every chalice Holy Mass could not be offered to the glory of God. We are so invested in the short term but Our Lord is forever. He is in charge and, in His time, all will come to know His Love and Glory.

[MacMattico]

Go out and see the tremendous work Catholic Charities, local parishes and groups formed within our Catholic Churches do in regards to feeding, clothing and taking care of the poor. Listen to the Popes words not just when its a NYT’s story. We are taught as Catholics to provide service to those in need and it goes all the way up to the Pope. I love how non Catholics who aren't out there working in Catholic hospitals, outreach centers, etc tell us we don't care. My daughter, a conservative as well, was inspired by the church and meeting the Pope to go into medicine.

[Stand Watch Listen]

-- All popes felt lonely when they had to take decisions. Leone says that it can't be avoided.
-- George is the reporter on the coronation of Kiril. All cardinals oppose Pope Kiril's idea. Kiril offers his abdicadtion. Leone immediately says no.
-- Immediately after being crowned, Pope Kiril pledges all the wealth of the church to pay for food for China's people.