If you know anything about the current pope—Pope Leo XIV—it’s probably one of two things.
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Second: He woke up – sorry… oops.
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The American-born pope has been in office for less than a year, but has still angered MAGA on multiple occasions with his “outrageous” views.
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Like, that crazy time where he called out those who were anti-abortion and pro-death penalty, saying that wasn’t “really pro-life.” Or any example of insanity when he was talking about ICE, he once said, “No one should be forced to flee, be exploited, or be abused because of the situation of an alien or a person in need.” You know, Mr. P’s remarks were brilliant.
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Pope Leo XIV Tweet“In these turbulent times, I am deeply concerned about what is happening in the Middle East and in Iran. Stability and peace are not achieved through mutual threats or the use of weapons, which cause destruction, suffering and death, but only through reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue.”
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He continued: “In the face of the huge tragedy that may occur, I sincerely call on all parties concerned to shoulder their moral responsibilities, stop the escalation of violence, and prevent the escalation of violence from becoming an insurmountable gap. May diplomacy resume its due role, and may the well-being of people of all countries who long for a peaceful life based on justice be maintained. Let us continue to pray for peace.”
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Da Pop clearly doesn’t take into account that random people on the internet know more about Catholicism than he does. (Note the sarcasm.) These Experts™ weren’t happy with his take on the situation and let him know it in their replies! This is what they said:
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“I’m ashamed to be Catholic.”
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“FYI: This kind of pious crap is the reason so many people shy away from God. Please stop.”
(Note to self: If…you are…the Pope, don’t…get…religious. Got it!)
“No one needs you to keep posting your fortune cookies.”
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However, mixed in among these super sweet bits of wisdom are also defenders of the pope.
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“The number of ‘conservative Christian bloggers’ trying to explain Catholicism to the Pope is insane.”
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“I’m almost certain that most American Christians have no idea what Jesus said.”
“Yes, I completely agree with you, we have to continue to pray for peace, we have to pray every day. What is happening right now in the Middle East, Ukraine and several other places where there is war is very tragic.”
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“Thank God for the Pope!”
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