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As what I hope would be characterized as a fully practicing Catholis with a deep love of the papacy, I’ll say this. My elder son and I were educated by Jesuits. I’ve yet to meet one with discernible political views who isn’t a left wing hack. Francis is a left wing hack, as shown by among other things his acceptance of the communist crucifix, and global warming and open borders blathering. If he’s going to get involved in our politics, he should be prepared to be treated like what he is. So I think “... Would approve...” Is a fair sarcastic crack. The “pointy hat” degrades the office and I’d object.

I can agree that Pope Francis has, over-all, deplorable left-wing public preferences, a subject in which he has no competence and no authority whatsoever --- and I've deplored it here as well as elsewhere. But that does not justify telling blatant falsehoods, such as that he would approve the promotion of IUD under ANY circumstances, let alone using n IUD to desecrate a Rosary.

The Pope loves and prays the Rosary. Do you? Yes? Then do not even hint that the Pope would approve of such a sacrilege.

You might as well say that the Pope would saute human embryos in garlic butter sauce,say a Hail Mary and eat them like shrimp.

With all his aggravaing faults and limitations, Pope Francis happens to be the most prominent anti-abortion Christian leader on earth. Without a doubt, the most anti-abortion head of state. Like any other human being, even one you disagree with, he deserves not to be slimed with untruths which are morally defamatory.

As for the hat, I know this is political silly season, but it's no more relevant than ridiculing Cruz' daughters' hair bows, or a Marine's Dress Blues..