[cizinec]

Resolve the problems of the poor radically . . . by going back to 15th Century European political systems, it seems. Only the Doge can help.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

Tee hee hee! I love this Pope! Everything he says results in pure comedy gold!

[metmom]

Denying this was simple populism, he called for action "beyond a simple welfare mentality" and added: "I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor."

Why? So they can by the power of the government *redistribute* the wealth?

Well, these statements from him just cemented my opinion of him.

I don't go for socialism demanded by religion, enforced by governments.

WWJS? Probably what the Holy Spirit breathed out in the NT. If a man will not work, he should not eat, and a man who does not provide for members of his own household, he is worse than an unbelievers.

[Salvation]

I guess you haven't heard of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. God bless you as you learn about them.

Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (Ecumenical)

The Spiritual Works of Mercy [Catholic Caucus]
The Corporal Works of Mercy [Catholic Caucus]
Lists Every Catholic Should be Familiar With: The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy
Lists Every Catholic Should be Familiar With: The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy
Catholic Caucus: Spiritual Works of Mercy
Introduction to the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy
Lest We Forget - The Corporal Works of Mercy & The Spirtual Works of Mercy
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

 

[Katarina]

The Pope should stop pushing his progressive opinion on the world.