Beyond the U.S., the top five countries for beefs with the pope

Michie said:

*You are in the Catholic forum*

Responding to a mini fracas set off by his recent declaration that he considers it "an honor when Americans are attacking me," Pope Francis told reporters during an inflight news conference Tuesday that the U.S. is not his only source of heartburn. "Criticism comes not only from the Americans, they're coming from all over...

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Beyond the US, the Top Five countries for beefs with the Pope

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Fenwick said:

Interesting list. When I see Argentina on the list though, I tend to think it's for the wrong reasons (i.e. progressives not satisfied by how far His Holiness has already gone). I just have that image from a few years ago of the female protestor in Buenos Aires, dressed as the Blessed Virgin, aborting our Lord seared into my memory and that may forever shape my opinion of Argentina.

The write up on Italy though, wow! I didn't know Archbishop Negri said those things, that's hardcore! I can't say I haven't heard that amongst other Catholics though.

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Michie said:

That scenario from Archbishop Negri was over the top and embarrassing imo.

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Michie said:

Unless he steps down, and he has not ruled that out for himself...that means one thing.

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