>>The problem with that, mom, is that when Catholics listen to him and admire him, they believe what he has to say. It’s that way with any one like him, no matter what religion he espouses. People hear it and believe it.<<
However, even if Padre Pio is listened to that is not the Catholic Church.
Lots of Americans listen to what Michael Moore says. Lots of Americans listen to Al Sharpton. For right now, neither’s ideas are the policy nor teachings of the Catholic Church.
That may well be, but it still stands that because he is a Catholic figure and well loved, people will listen for that reason. The others you mention are not Christian or revered Catholic figures.
>>Lots of Americans listen to what Michael Moore says. Lots of Americans listen to Al Sharpton. For right now, neither’s ideas are the policy nor teachings of the Catholic Church.<<
That should have been “Neither’s ideas are policy nor teachings of America.”
Is that better?