The woke pope strikes again!

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV responds to Cardinal Marx —

Says Vatican does not approve blessing of same sex couples.

Adds a blessing can be given to “all people” like at the end of Mass.

Leo states——
“First of all, I believe it is very important to understand that the unity or… pic.twitter.com/SiodKT0prQ

— Michael Haynes 🇻🇦 (@MLJHaynes) April 23, 2026

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The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formal blessing of couplesin this case, same-sex couples, as you requestedor of couples in irregular situations, beyond what Pope Francis has specifically permitted by saying that all people should receive the blessing.

When a priest gives the blessing at the end of Mass, when the Pope gives the blessing at the end of a great celebration like the one we had today, there are blessings for all people.

Francis's famous expression, "everyone, everyone, everyone," expresses the Church's conviction that everyone is welcomed, everyone is invited, everyone is invited to follow Jesus, and everyone is invited to seek conversion in their own lives.

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And another one!

Pope Leo XIV said, while returning to the Vatican from his visit to Africa, that he believes a state has the right to regulate its borders.

“Personally, I believe that a State has the right to regulate its borders. I am not saying that everyone must be allowed to enter without… pic.twitter.com/sjbpkzQiCK

— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) April 23, 2026

Oh Boy!

President Donald Trump's job approval among Catholic voters rebounded in April despite his public feud with Pope Leo XIV intensifying this year.
The shift challenges assumptions that Trump's attacks on a sitting pope would alienate a key religious voting bloc.

I can assure you my Catholic family members are 100% in agreement with Trump and extremely disappointed in the pope.

So we are trusting polls again or we aren't?

Ellis Wyatt said:

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I can assure you my Catholic family members are 100% in agreement with Trump and extremely disappointed in the pope.

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His positions are just far too left leaning for me. Refusing to bless same-sex marriages, saying countries have a right to establish their border security, being pro-life...he's practically Bernie Sanders at this point!

K.

Not sure why you, a far left poster, would be shilling for the pope.

Wait. I am sure.

I'm pretty conservative and Catholic. Like trump policy, don't always like his delivery, but it is whst it is. I like Pope Leo. Much more than Francis. Also like to have my politics challenged by both of them, to keep me honest and moral. .

Ellis Wyatt said:

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K.

Not sure why you, a far left poster, would be shilling for the pope.

Wait. I am sure.

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Shilling for the pope? I'm sharing direct quotes from him. This whole thread has mostly been Prots and CINOs complaining about his positions, with the OP telling me he would show me what for and then disappearing.

Sad that you believe only people who agree with your narrow viewpoints can share in the faith.

Speaking of jokes......

Cartoonist failure

74OA said:

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Speaking of jokes......

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And they say the left can't meme.