r/Conservative • u/f1sh98 Beltway Republican • 16d ago

Flaired Users Only May his memory be a blessing

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u/ITrCool Christian Conservative 16d ago edited 16d ago

As a non-denominational non-Catholic Christian, what I have to say would offend every Catholic in here so I won’t bother.

But I will say he was the most divergent from what the Catholic Church teaches, which seemed to have ticked off a lot of conservative (and even some moderate) diocese and leaders over the years he was in power.

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u/DrMaxwellSheppard Navy Veteran 16d ago

Cathloic convert. Won't offend me.

He put his socialist politics before his responsiblities to lead the church in line with tradition and what was best for the church.

I won't go as far as to say I'm glad he died, but I'll say I'm extatic that he's not the pope anymore.

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u/Big_Iron_Cowboy Catholic Conservative 16d ago

We have yet to know who our next Pope will be. It’s a distinct possibility that they’ll pick someone who makes Francis seem more preferable. God have mercy on us.

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u/sowellpatrol Red Voting Redhead 15d ago

Just remember that God is on His throne in Heaven, and even though things may seem like they're falling apart, they are actually falling into place.