Tag Archives: Pope

Pope washes women’s feet in break with church law

Posted on March 29, 2013 by The Great One

Maybe Pope Francis has a foot fetish… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD | Associated Press ROME (AP) — In his most significant break with tradition yet, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of two … Continue reading →

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Cuba cleric: Francis criticized church at conclave

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Great One

I’m actually beginning to like Pope Francis. Quite frankly, I never thought I’d say that about a Pope; but this guy seems different from all other popes – so far at least. Let’s hope this isn’t just smoke and mirrors… TGO … Continue reading →

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New pope revives question: What is a ‘Latino?’

Posted on March 26, 2013 by The Great One

Does it really matter whether the Pope, or anyone else for that matter, is ‘Latino’? More stupid rhetoric by stupid people… Individuals should be judged on their merits, not on who their parents are. Quite simply, we have no choice in … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis tells Benedict: ‘We’re brothers’

Posted on March 23, 2013 by The Great One

Wow, one can see the difference in the respective age and vibrancy of the two popes in the picture below. What a difference a decade makes… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD and PAOLO SANTALUCIA | Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Pope: Dialogue with Islam, olive branch to China

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Great One

Good luck to the Pope if he really feels he’s going to make a dent in the mindset of Muslims. These people are still living in the Bronze Age, which is to say they are barbarians. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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St. Peter’s fills for Pope Francis installation

Posted on March 19, 2013 by The Great One

Isn’t it interesting how quickly people have forgotten about the former Pope, Benedict XVI. It hasn’t even been a month since the new Pope has been elected and already the Catholic world has basically not uttered the name of the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis wants Church to be poor, and for the poor

Posted on March 16, 2013 by The Great One

This guy may not be Pope for very long if he continues to say that the Catholic Church should be poor. If there’s one thing the Catholic Church is not, it’s poor. The church’s power, and much of its lure, is … Continue reading →

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First Latin American pope could counter declining Catholicism

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Great One

The next leader of the world’s most corrupt organization, as well as the organization with the most pedophiles of any other on earth, has been chosen. An Argentinian; this will be interesting… TGO Refer to story below. Source: The Lookout … Continue reading →

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Black smoke again: Cardinals don’t agree on pope

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Great One

Indoctrinated Catholics await the results of the conclave; as if it’s going to make any difference in their lives. What fools… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD | Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals remained … Continue reading →

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Black smoke signals no pope chosen at conclave

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Great One

After the first day of voting, no new Pope; none was expected… TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Reuters VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Black smoke rose from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Tuesday, signaling that Roman Catholic cardinals had … Continue reading →

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Factbox: Who, what, where, how of Catholic conclaves

Posted on March 11, 2013 by The Great One

Everything you ever wanted to know about Catholic conclaves… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters Reuters (Reuters) – Roman Catholic Cardinals begin a conclave on Tuesday to elect the Church’s 266th pontiff and a successor to Pope Benedict, who … Continue reading →

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Top contenders to be the next pope

Posted on March 10, 2013 by The Great One

For all of you Catholic sympathizers out there, here is a list of the top contenders for the papacy; the next leader of the most corrupt organization on the planet. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By The … Continue reading →

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Cardinals begin long process of picking new pope

Posted on February 28, 2013 by The Great One

It’s amazing how an archaic, corrupt organization like the Catholic Church can still be in business after all of these centuries. But even more amazing is that it is as large, lucrative and powerful as it probably ever was. This is … Continue reading →

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In emotional farewell pope says he resigned for good of Church

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Great One

The end is near for Pope Benedict XVI… Good riddance. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Philip Pullella | Reuters VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience on Wednesday, saying … Continue reading →

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Pope, on last Sunday, says following God’s wishes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by The Great One

God’s wishes… What wishes? Can someone please explain to me what God’s wishes were/are? And along with that, please explain to me how you came to know God’s wishes. Did you get them from the Old Testament, the New Testament, … Continue reading →

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Catholic activists petition LA cardinal not to join papal conclave

Posted on February 24, 2013 by The Great One

If every cardinal who covered up sexual abuses by pedophile priests, and/or those who at the very least looked the other way were to avoid the conclave, there would be but a handful of cardinals present… TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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Pope’s mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Posted on February 12, 2013 by The Great One

Everything you ever wanted to know about Pope Benedict XVI and his papacy… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD | Associated Press – Mon, Feb 11, 2013 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI always cast himself … Continue reading →

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Pope worries about gap between the rich and poor

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Great One

Sitting on a throne adorned with gold; living in a castle; surrounded by priceless works of art; wearing nothing but the finest silks and linens, all embroidered in gold; traveling in chartered jets all over the world; taking in billions of … Continue reading →

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Vatican denies free Christmas crib linked to corruption scandal

Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Great One

Corruption in the Vatican? Nah… How could anyone think, if just for one moment, that men of God would be corrupt, which basically means they’re money-hungry. Why the Catholic Church is an upstanding organization, purely and simply devoted to bring … Continue reading →

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Pope urges dignity, rehabilitation for prisoners

Posted on November 22, 2012 by The Great One

The Pope should really just focus on trying to indoctrinate the masses, perpetuating archaic and superstitious beliefs and practicing the Catholic Church’s myriad of silly rituals. In doing so, he would keep his nose out of other people’s affairs… TGO … Continue reading →

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Pope, ending synod, urges lapsed Catholics to return to fold

Posted on October 29, 2012 by The Great One

The corrupt Catholic Church continues to look for ways to increase its members, or at the very least to try to avoid losing those it has. Fewer members means less money, and money is what this church is all about. This … Continue reading →

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Pat Condell: The crisis of secularism

Posted on October 12, 2012 by The Great One

Pat Condell makes more sense in a handful of minutes than most in a lifetime. TGO Video: YouTube

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Pope goes green with electric car

Posted on September 6, 2012 by The Great One

Never mind that children throughout the globe are being physically and sexually molested by Catholic clergy; the Pope is concerned with protecting the planet. What a guy… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD | Associated … Continue reading →

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Cardinal says Catholic Church ‘200 years out of date’

Posted on September 2, 2012 by The Great One

I couldn’t agree more with the Cardinal’s statements. However, the question then becomes, why did he belong to an institution that is not only corrupt, but also pompous, hypocritical and way behind the times? TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading →

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Pope remembers victims of Asian calamities

Posted on August 12, 2012 by The Great One

  I’m sure the Pope’s ‘thoughts’ have done a great deal of good to those suffering from natural disasters in the Philippines, China and Iran. Thoughts and prayers, both of which cost nothing and both of which do no good, … Continue reading →

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Pope defends Vatican number two after leaks scandal

Posted on July 4, 2012 by The Great One

Partners in crime. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Pope Benedict XVI defended his Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone against “unjust criticism” on Wednesday, after leaked confidential documents revealed growing opposition to the powerful prelate. “Having noted … Continue reading →

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Pope puts U.S.’s Fulton Sheen on road to sainthood

Posted on June 29, 2012 by The Great One

The Catholic Church has some of the more ridiculous rituals of any religion, and that alone is saying a lot, as all religions are guilty of this. But decreeing someone a saint, and attributing a miracle to that individual, a … Continue reading →

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Pope still planning Lebanon trip despite Syria crisis

Posted on June 14, 2012 by The Great One

I get the feeling that the Vatican has had its fill of Mr. Ratzinger and couldn’t care less if he’s dead or alive. In effect, it really makes no difference as at the end of the day he’s just a … Continue reading →

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Vatican hits back at Italy over document seizure

Posted on June 9, 2012 by The Great One

Does anyone out there think that maybe, just maybe, the Vatican has something to hide? Is it even remotely conceivable that these men of God would engage in any kind of illegal activity? Could it be that the Vatican is … Continue reading →

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Pope criticizes profit-seeking, says his image of heaven is his childhood in Bavaria

Posted on June 3, 2012 by The Great One

The Pope is so full of it… Imagine the hypocrisy of a man who leads the richest organization in the world, who lives in a palace, charters full-sized jets for travel, is clothed with the finest fabrics and is surrounded … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church is Dangerous, Outdated, and Should Dissolve

Posted on June 2, 2012 by The Great One

Truer words have never been spoken! Congratulations Mr. Andrew Riggio, and thank you; for having the intelligence and testicles to write this article, as surely there are people who will criticize you for your “un-holy” views of this criminal institution. … Continue reading →

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The Butler Did it: Police Say They’ve Found the Vatican Leaker

Posted on May 25, 2012 by The Great One

This is too funny! Imagine that, the Pope’s private butler stealing Vatican documents and leaking them to the media. It couldn’t have happened to a “nicer” bunch… TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: The Atlantic Wire By Adam Martin | … Continue reading →

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Pope marks milestones amid signs of frailty, succession talk

Posted on April 15, 2012 by The Great One

If the Pope remains lucid for the next several years but his body gives out on him, he probably will retire, as well he should. For a man his age to travel as much as he does and perform all … Continue reading →

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Pope’s Mexico trip clouded by Legion victim’s book

Posted on March 21, 2012 by The Great One

A long but interesting article which exposes the Catholic Church for what it really is… Only in the name of religion, because of the lame nature of its ignorant supporters, can crimes of this magnitude, frequency and duration occur with … Continue reading →

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Cuba detains 70 Ladies in White ahead of pope visit

Posted on March 19, 2012 by The Great One

The Pope’s visit to Cuba is going to bring about as much change and make about as much difference as does a gnat on an elephant’s ass. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Marc Frank | Reuters HAVANA, … Continue reading →

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Sinead O’Connor rips up Pope again on new album

Posted on February 22, 2012 by The Great One

Baldy is at it again; ripping the Pope. Love her or hate her (most people definitely hate her) one has to admit that she’s one of a very select breed of public figures who has the testicles (or in her … Continue reading →

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Pope wants to see Fidel Castro on Cuba trip: source

Posted on February 18, 2012 by The Great One

The Pope wants to see that filthy communist scum, Fidel Castro, on his trip to Cuba. How nice… I’m sure Cuban Americans (most of whom are Catholic) – those who had their homes, businesses and personal possessions stolen by the … Continue reading →

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“Monsignors’ mutiny” revealed by Vatican leaks

Posted on February 13, 2012 by The Great One

The Catholic Church in total disarray; I love it – it couldn’t happen to a bigger bunch of frauds. Now they not only look like a bunch of old women with their cute robes and fancy hats, apparently Vatican leaders … Continue reading →

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Pope urges Syrian government to listen to its people

Posted on February 12, 2012 by The Great One

Why does the Pope even bother to make such statements? Does he really believe that the president of Syria, who is a criminal, is going to relinquish power simply because Pope Benedict XVI feels he should be considerate of the … Continue reading →

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Pat Condell: The arrogance of clergy

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The Great One

What do I think of the clergy you might ask? Watch the video and you’ll know. TGO Video: YouTube

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Pope’s peace doves slow to taste freedom

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Great One

How would you describe the expression on the Pope’s face? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP A pair of doves seemed to prefer the company of Pope Benedict XVI to the great outdoors on Sunday when he … Continue reading →

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Pat Condell: A secular world is a sane world

Posted on January 26, 2012 by The Great One

Isn’t it refreshing to hear someone speak the truth about religion? Yes, it most certainly is. TGO Video: YouTube

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Shhh: Pope urges silence to communicate better

Posted on January 24, 2012 by The Great One

For once, I agree with the Pope! I believe we should all “quite down” and do more listening and less talking. But let’s not forget, this applies to the Pope and the leaders of his Church as well. They’re very … Continue reading →

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Pat Condell: Godless and free

Posted on January 23, 2012 by The Great One

The human race would be much better off if we had freedom from religion… TGO Video: YouTube

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Pope: We await 2012 with trepidation

Posted on December 31, 2011 by The Great One

Many of us, myself included, await 2012 with trepidation. But unlike the Pope, I will not “… remember that the Lord watches over us and takes care of us.” I believe we need to look out for ourselves and those we … Continue reading →

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Pope kicks off Christmas with evening Mass

Posted on December 24, 2011 by The Great One

A Christmas Eve mass, a Christmas Day mass, a New Year’s Day mass, an Epiphany mass… All of these meaningless rituals, and for what? God isn’t listening. The reason God isn’t listening is simple: there is no God. TGO Refer … Continue reading →

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Pope: Yes to adult stem cells, no embryonic

Posted on November 12, 2011 by The Great One

The Pope should just stick to wasting his time praying to the invisible (and non-existent) man in the sky instead of making stupid statements about that which he knows nothing about. Anyway, who really cares what this half-senile old man … Continue reading →

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Pope prays for flood victims

Posted on October 30, 2011 by The Great One

The prayers offered by the Pope are as worthless as monopoly money. Instead of praying, why doesn’t he send real money to help the flood victims in their recovery effort? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press AP … Continue reading →

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Pope expresses shame for Christian violence in history

Posted on October 27, 2011 by The Great One

My favorite all-time comments from the little old man with the funny hats, otherwise known as the Pope, can be found here in this article. He makes the distinction between on the one hand, agnostics; people in the world who … Continue reading →

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Pope won’t take part in common prayers

Posted on October 26, 2011 by The Great One

Prayer… What can be said about prayer? Well, for one thing, in addition to being silly and a waste of time, prayer is also a selfish act. Just think about it; one of us measly souls asking God to do … Continue reading →

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