New American Pope = US Lost its Power

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Anonymous wrote:He's Peruvian-American, instead of an Argentian of Italian descent. He's the first real non-white Pope.

He spent 20 years in Peru and that's where he became a bishop (instead of in the US). He then went to the Vatican where he was placed in powerful positions in the Curia.

Read Leo XIII's wikipedia to understand what this guy believes (hint: more helping the poor, less lavishing praise on US CEOs): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII

This guy is a rebuke of MAGA and only an American could do it. It's an interesting moment in time.

Peruvians are white.

He's not Peruvian, he's from Chicago and became a naturalized citizen of Peru after working and living there for 2 decades.

That makes him both a Peruvian and an American.

But he's still white.

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Anonymous wrote:There has never been an American Pope in part because the Catholic Church didn't want so much power consolidated within the US. Now that the US has really been knocked down with its international relations, currency, economy, leadership, etc., it's ok to have an American Pope. Just another data point as we track the downfall.

I am hardly a MAGA but all this does is cement the US further as a global leader? What are you even talking about?

Too early to tell, but if he takes any of the core humanitarian stances of his predecessor, a showdown looms with Trump and U.S. foreign policy.

Tend to agree with this. It's not about the US losing power, it's about taming that (current) power with humane values.

Agree. The US is still the most powerful country in the world. We're just reeling from very poor leadership since Obama left office. Leadership matters.

The world admired Obama. Trump, not so much. The US is losing global influence under Trump.



Most Americans also considered Obama, followed by Clinton, as one of the best POTUS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There has never been an American Pope in part because the Catholic Church didn't want so much power consolidated within the US. Now that the US has really been knocked down with its international relations, currency, economy, leadership, etc., it's ok to have an American Pope. Just another data point as we track the downfall.

Thx for your personal option and theory. Noted.

Noted as bizarre and total BS.

[Anonymous]

Way to attempt to make up something ridiculous about someone’s awesome promotion and celebration.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There has never been an American Pope in part because the Catholic Church didn't want so much power consolidated within the US. Now that the US has really been knocked down with its international relations, currency, economy, leadership, etc., it's ok to have an American Pope. Just another data point as we track the downfall.

I am hardly a MAGA but all this does is cement the US further as a global leader? What are you even talking about?

No. It is largely understood that the US would never produce a pope until it was no longer the top power.

Wrong and wrong.

Look at the field and needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He spent most of his career in Peru and Rome, and he’s also a citizen of Peru.

Sure, OP doesn’t know jack. Just leave them that way.

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Anonymous wrote:As a non-practicing Catholic Democrat, I am happy with this choice.

I’m a practicing Catholic Democrat and also am happy with the choice. Pope Francis liked him and appointed him to significant positions. In his first address, he talked about building bridges and God loving everyone.

+1

To the non ignorant this is a great choice.

Hallelujah

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was a compromise to keep out the African pope after the Italian stumbled.

After I saw them do some shenanigans with birth certificates to get two more people a vote, I figured we would end up with a transgender pope.

So they did all they could do to keep a Black man out? Sounds racist.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He's Peruvian-American, instead of an Argentian of Italian descent. He's the first real non-white Pope.

He spent 20 years in Peru and that's where he became a bishop (instead of in the US). He then went to the Vatican where he was placed in powerful positions in the Curia.

Read Leo XIII's wikipedia to understand what this guy believes (hint: more helping the poor, less lavishing praise on US CEOs): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII

This guy is a rebuke of MAGA and only an American could do it. It's an interesting moment in time.

Peruvians are white.

Some are some are not. How stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's Peruvian-American, instead of an Argentian of Italian descent. He's the first real non-white Pope.

He spent 20 years in Peru and that's where he became a bishop (instead of in the US). He then went to the Vatican where he was placed in powerful positions in the Curia.

Read Leo XIII's wikipedia to understand what this guy believes (hint: more helping the poor, less lavishing praise on US CEOs): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII

This guy is a rebuke of MAGA and only an American could do it. It's an interesting moment in time.

Peruvians are white.

Some are some are not. How stupid.

well, he definitely is, as are the majority of Peruvians.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There has never been an American Pope in part because the Catholic Church didn't want so much power consolidated within the US. Now that the US has really been knocked down with its international relations, currency, economy, leadership, etc., it's ok to have an American Pope. Just another data point as we track the downfall.

I am hardly a MAGA but all this does is cement the US further as a global leader? What are you even talking about?

Too early to tell, but if he takes any of the core humanitarian stances of his predecessor, a showdown looms with Trump and U.S. foreign policy.

Tend to agree with this. It's not about the US losing power, it's about taming that (current) power with humane values.

Agree. The US is still the most powerful country in the world. We're just reeling from very poor leadership since Obama left office. Leadership matters.

The world admired Obama. Trump, not so much. The US is losing global influence under Trump.



Most Americans also considered Obama, followed by Clinton, as one of the best POTUS.

The world respected Obama and the POTUSs who came before him. They laugh at Trump and Biden. How many other world powers have ever elected 80 year olds? Zero.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everybody hates Vance, except Usha, inexplicably.

Naaa. She hates him too.

[Anonymous]

Trump as president and an American pope is giving end times antichrist and false prophet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trump as president and an American pope is giving end times antichrist and false prophet.

I had the same thought! Good vs evil

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Anonymous wrote:Who cares. For those of you who hate Trump it's not like this guy is going to replace him or force him to change his policies. The Biden admin fetishized abortion under the watch of a good Irish Catholic boy from Scranton. Didn't see Francis making any inroads to stop it.

GTFO, no one fetishized abortion. Your hyperbole is disgusting.

+1

The mobile abortion clinic outside of the DNC was a nice touch.

They were there to provide all kinds of medical care, not simply abortions. But I know that does not feed into your fantasy

They were there to provide free medication abortions, vasectomies and emergency contraception. Don't act like they were doing chronic disease management or other care - stop feeding your own fantasy.