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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Francis appointed 80% of the College of Cardinals. So here is the real question: if they choose a Pope who is like Francis with respect to the teachings of Jesus, will Trump be able to prevent himself from complaining about it on Truth Social?

And when he cannot, how will this affect his relationship with Catholic voters?[/quote]

The Catholics that are remaining in the church are more conservative (at least in the US and in parts of Latin America).  This is especially true if the young families. They are generally not as aligned with much of the PF agenda.

I wonder if the College of Cardinals will be thinking about that. [/quote]

I don't think so. They are thinking about a leader for the global church, not the failed policy of only welcoming reactionary, backwards Catholics (the 30%) and then ignoring the pastoral needs of the normal people (the other 70%) and their possible financial contributions.[/quote]

It isn’t that straightforward.  The reactionary, backwards Catholics you disparage are the ones remaining in the pews, producing children, producing seminarians, and tithing.  The you g families almost by definition are “reactionary, backwards” Catholics.

The seminarians worldwide are much more conservative than in times past (I have my theories).

The converts are overwhelmingly conservative.  The African church is extremely conservative. Those remaining active in Latin America are very conservative. Alienate all those people at your own risk.

The College of Cardinals would be extremely foolish to not at least give thought to the issue.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/catholic-priests-conservative-politics.html

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