I think the writer is reading too much out of what Pope Frances said. It is true to say in Christian orthodoxy that all men and women have been redeemed. So, it is also true to say the atheist has been redeemed.
The pope is not saying that the atheist, as atheist, will be saved or not. Instead, the pope went on to talk about doing good, and meeting the atheist on that common ground.
I don’t see what is so bad about that...he is talking about common ground in this world - doing good. Sharing common ground is an excellent ‘place’ and occasion from which to evangelize and share the fullness of the Gospel with all - including the atheist.
Completely untrue...And that's why so many Christians and Catholics are up in arms over the false teaching...