[ebb tide]

"If Francis or Iraqi clerics think that the pope can achieve reconciliation between Sunnis and Shia by bringing al-Sistani together with his friend al-Tayyeb of al-Azhar, he drastically underestimates the theological contempt Islam inculcates for Christians and Christianity," Spencer remarked.

"Al-Sistani may be using the pope to reinforce the image of moderation he gained in the international media in the early 2000s. But Francis will get nothing out of it besides a photo-op of dubious value," said Spencer, author of over 21 books on Islam and the Middle East.  

As for the persecuted Christians of Iraq, Spencer adds, "Francis is neither going to request, nor would al-Sistani grant, any aid or protection to these believers who have suffered savage persecution."

[ebb tide]

Ping

[PIF]

Just formalizing the surrender of the catholic church to radical muslims - maybe he hopes that they will take Rome off their nuclear target list.

[allendale]

Be sure to serve croissants at the signing ceremony.

[Tennessee Nana]

Since when did the Quisling Frankie need ‘urging’ to sell out the Catholics to the Moslems..

Gold and power have always been more important to him than the salvation of men’s soles...

[G Larry]

There is no merit in compromising with the Devil.

[Thumper1960]

Christianity dies in Catholicism.

[redgolum]

So this is antichrist.

[Terry L Smith]

What about sll those kids that went on crusade, long ago?

Revoke their sainthood by canceling their actions?

[PGalt]

TOTALITARIAN virtue signalers kiss?