tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post347383042713719714..comments2024-01-10T08:42:45.216-05:00Comments on Gort42: The Pope in AmericaGorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18353409316468830796noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-51219970743359964772015-09-26T10:57:41.207-04:002015-09-26T10:57:41.207-04:00I believe Francis is a transformational Pope (much...I believe Francis is a transformational Pope (much like John XXIII). And he is behaving in a way that one would expect of the first Jesuit to hold the crown.<br />As for the pronouncements, the few Pope's who visited America have shied away from addressing various political issues.<br />The Pontiff could not have been more clear on immigration in his speeches here. I could basically feel the Republicans cringing in their seats.<br />Then he gives the right their bouquet (and the strongest applause of the speech to Congress--given the majority being GOP) when he addresses the pro life issue. As quick as they were to applaud on their feet he was as quick to assert all life is valuable turning his attention to the death penalty. "SMACK!" in the GOP's face.<br />No, these aren't gestures other Popes have made in the USA.<br />Bless You.Pope George Ringonoreply@blogger.com