Reply #32: No, I'm not being deliberately obtuse! [View All]

[MoonRiver]

I grant that he will have some effect on Catholics. But has the Catholic church ever contributed to AIDS education and prevention? Did the church ever seriously address the issue of pedophilia among its own? The one and only good aspect of recent Vatican activism, as far as I can see, was its stand against the death penalty. I think this guy has basically the same ole same ole in terms of positions. I'm open to information otherwise, though. And I do recognize that the Pope has a huge following which may be negatively influenced/affected by him. Yes, that could be very significant to world peace etc. I'm just not sure if its such a huge amount that we should be wringing our hands.