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NH Ethylene

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10. I am happy about this.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 01:21 AM

Jan 12

I am not even Christian, much less Catholic, but I think this pope deserved special recognition. He is the first one I've seen who has used his position to make the world a better place rather than to further the political interests of the Church.

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Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 11 OP

I agree with this. Elessar Zappa Jan 11 #1

Of all the Popes in my lifetime he is really a true man of the words and deeds of Jesus ! kimbutgar Jan 11 #2

While he's at it, he should give one to Judge Merchan... Mark.b2 Jan 11 #3

Are indulgences still a thing? JoseBalow Jan 11 #4

No. ancianita Jan 11 #8

Very disappointing. There is no freedom for women's physical autonomy in the Catholic Church. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 11 #5

True, but that can be said of all religions. Boomerproud Jan 11 #6

Some are more progressive - like the Episcopalian church. But if that's true of all of them - 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 11 #7

I am with you on this. He should not have done it. I'm shocked to learn that he did. No president has done that and I CTyankee Jan 11 #9

I am happy about this. NH Ethylene Jan 12 #10

This diminishes the meaning of the award. (Not as bad as when Trump gave it to Limbaugh...* Oopsie Daisy Jan 12 #11