Tag Archives: Pope Francis

Pope Francis Meets With Fidel Castro

Posted on September 21, 2015 by The Great One

Disgusting! Utterly disgusting! This is why I so hate the Catholic Church, hypocritical as it is! Seeing this pope in Cuba, shaking hands and exchanging gifts with Fidel and Raul Castro, is despicable! Two criminals; two thieves who stole the … Continue reading →

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Why these Catholics plan to protest at pope’s Cuba visit

Posted on September 15, 2015 by The Great One

Cuba can welcome the pope; it could welcome God if he existed, but it is still run by communist douche-bags (is there any other type of communist) who will continue to oppress the masses in order to maintain control. TGO … Continue reading →

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Pope to release new annulment procedures Tuesday

Posted on September 7, 2015 by The Great One

Annulment procedures… Brilliant! Let’s somehow erase the past, by way of “procedures.” As if a formal process is going to erase the fact that two people were married and/or somehow “legalize” it. When it comes to ridiculous and totally worthless … Continue reading →

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11-year-old gives birth to girl in Paraguay

Posted on August 13, 2015 by The Great One

This whole thing is so disgusting. One has to wonder who is worse, the scum who rapes a ten year-old little girl, or the Catholic Church, which has indoctrinated these people (and an entire nation) into believing that a little … Continue reading →

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Poll: US views of Francis dim; a plunge in approval ratings

Posted on July 22, 2015 by The Great One

I’m an atheist, and therefore couldn’t care less for organized religion, and that includes Catholicism. But I do follow religion fairly closely (especially Islam) – but that’s another subject altogether. Anyway, of all the popes I’ve “studied,” Pope Francis is by … Continue reading →

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Vatican: ‘Communist crucifix’ sign of dialogue, not ideology

Posted on July 9, 2015 by The Great One

Evo Morales, president of Bolivia, is one generation removed from the canopy. He is also a douche-bag communist. Therefore, I am not in the least bit in doubt that the crucifix is intended to represent communism. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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Oregon Catholic priest put on leave amid hidden camera probe

Posted on July 3, 2015 by The Great One

Pedophile Catholic priests, still? Why would anyone be surprised? Don’t think for one minute that because the beloved Pope Francis is in the Vatican pedophile priests have disappeared; they’re still there, and in large numbers. My guess is there was … Continue reading →

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Pope says family separation can be ‘morally necessary’

Posted on June 25, 2015 by The Great One

I must admit, compared to his predecessors, Pope Francis is a breath of fresh air. Unlike the idiotic popes before him, this guy seems to be living in the 21st century, is logical and has the testicles to say what … Continue reading →

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Pope venerates mysterious Shroud of Turin

Posted on June 21, 2015 by The Great One

The Shroud of Turin, one of the many fabrications of the Catholic Church, along with saints, the Holy Trinity, and many others. But, being that mankind are gullible beyond belief, they will continue to believe these silly inventions as they … Continue reading →

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For the first time, Vatican will judge bishops for sex abuse

Posted on June 12, 2015 by The Great One

It was about time that a pope took major steps to hopefully punish not only pedophile priests but also the bishops who cover up for them. But the jury is still out as to how serious the Catholic Church is … Continue reading →

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Vatican: Irish gay marriage vote a ‘defeat for humanity’

Posted on May 27, 2015 by The Great One

The hypocrisy of it all! The gay man’s club, the biggest in the world, continues their charade of being anti-homosexuality. This is an organization that wreaks of gays and lesbians, and yet they pretend to be heterosexual in nature. Frankly, … Continue reading →

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Pope canonizes 2 saints from 19th-century Palestine

Posted on May 17, 2015 by The Great One

Oh boy, here we go again with the silliness of the Catholic Church, more saints… Christians in the Middle East must be really easy to please if they are “encouraged” by the canonization of nuns whom they never met. TGO … Continue reading →

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Raúl Castro the Catholic? Pope Francis’s message resonates in Communist Cuba

Posted on May 11, 2015 by The Great One

My goodness, what hypocrisy! Anyone who believes Raul Castro is being honest in anything he says is out of his or her mind! Neither Fidel nor Raul Castro have an honest molecule in their combined bodies; not even an honest atom. … Continue reading →

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Castro at Vatican to thank pope for US mediation role

Posted on May 10, 2015 by The Great One

What a farce. I don’t really know who the biggest fraud is, Raul Castro or Pope Francis. One thing is certain, politics is a filthy “game.” Here you have Raul Castro, basically a puppet to his older brother Fidel, who became … Continue reading →

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Rogue Catholic bishops plan to grow schismatic challenge to Rome

Posted on March 30, 2015 by The Great One

Don’t you just love the gay man’s club? I do. It makes for entertaining news. A bunch of whiny, mostly old farts, mostly gay, some pedophiles, discussing the way the Catholic Church ought to be. This is like members of the … Continue reading →

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Vatican condemns leaking of documents showing power struggle

Posted on February 28, 2015 by The Great One

The Catholic Church is a real trip. If it isn’t one controversy it’s another. What else can be expected by a bunch of old men, most of which are not exactly “normal.” I mean let’s face it, would a “normal” … Continue reading →

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Pedophile priest victims urge action from pope

Posted on February 16, 2015 by The Great One

As usual, the Catholic Church is dancing around the problem of pedophilia within its ranks. It seems that popes come and go but the same old problem still lingers. This is what one gets when people are revered and thought … Continue reading →

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Be humble and work for justice, pope tells new cardinals

Posted on February 14, 2015 by The Great One

The gay men’s club is truly something to behold. What a circus the Catholic Church is. Just look at the photo below. From the old farts with the funny outfits to the Swiss Guard (talk about funny outfits!) How anyone can … Continue reading →

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Vatican child protection watchdog pulls its punches

Posted on February 11, 2015 by The Great One

I know how to stop, or at least curtail, child rape by Catholic priests. Throw the next priest caught fondling or otherwise sexually abusing minors in a dungeon and torture him, just as was done by this church to hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Fidel Castro: ‘I don’t trust the US, nor have I spoken with them’

Posted on January 27, 2015 by The Great One

What a despicable human being, this cockroach known as Fidel Castro. Few men, if any in the last 100 years, have been as evil as this low-life. He single-handedly destroyed a nation and a people for generations to come, turning … Continue reading →

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Pope says Vatican administration is sick with power and greed

Posted on December 22, 2014 by The Great One

I must agree with the Pope’s statement, and he deserves a lot of credit for not only recognizing what the Vatican is all about, but for openly expressing it. It isn’t every day that people are transparent in their opinions, … Continue reading →

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Pope’s role in Cuba deal fractures Cuban-American flock

Posted on December 21, 2014 by The Great One

Like all other popes, Pope Francis is just a figurehead for the Vatican. A figurehead who is only interested in promoting the Catholic Church. And what better way to do this than to receive credit for playing a part in the spread … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: “God has bestowed on me a healthy dose of unawareness”

Posted on December 9, 2014 by The Great One

Yeah, yeah… God has really bestowed a great deal on you Mr. Francis. After all, what could be “greater” than being the front man for arguably the most corrupt organization in the history of mankind; certainly Christianity! Yeap, God has … Continue reading →

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6 new Catholic saints at a glance

Posted on November 24, 2014 by The Great One

… Meanwhile, as people throughout the world deal with wars, famine, disease, poverty, natural disasters, etc., the Catholic Church is inventing more saints. You gotta love these old gay men in their dresses and funny hats… TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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Catholic flock thinning in Latin America

Posted on November 13, 2014 by The Great One

The Catholic Church is definitely on the decline, and this is a very good thing. One of the most corrupt organizations in the history of mankind is dwindling in its popularity and followers. That it has taken this long is … Continue reading →

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Casting Out Demons: Pope Francis Declares Support for Exorcisms

Posted on November 2, 2014 by The Great One

Incredible isn’t it? Here we are in the 21st century and these brain-dead priests in the Catholic Church, not to mention Pope Francis, still believe in the practice of exorcism! In fact, as the article states, there is actually an … Continue reading →

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Bishops say gays have gifts to offer church

Posted on October 14, 2014 by The Great One

Never in the history of mankind has an organization, much less a religious one, prostituted itself as the Catholic Church has. Here is an institution that for over eight hundred years was the end-all when it came to morality; it’s … Continue reading →

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Pope accepts ‘unfaithful’ British bishop’s resignation

Posted on October 6, 2014 by The Great One

The British bishop should be applauded and rewarded! Just think about it, a normal human being among the Catholic clergy; what a concept! The fact that he didn’t have sex with a man or a child is definitely a plus, … Continue reading →

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Pope backs reform as Church begins review on family, marriage

Posted on October 5, 2014 by The Great One

The Catholic Church really and truly is a joke. Now they’re once again going to go through “reforms” in order to be more in tune with the times. What does this say to you; I know what it says to … Continue reading →

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Pope apologises for “sacrilegious cult” of Church sexual abuse

Posted on July 7, 2014 by The Great One

Apologies are fine, but they don’t solve the problem, and this is a much larger problem than anyone is willing to admit. The sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy goes back centuries, but even if we just focus in … Continue reading →

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Church parade past Mafia home a challenge to pope

Posted on July 7, 2014 by The Great One

Come on now, we all know that the Catholic Church and the Mafia have been bedfellows for quite some time now… The relationship has at times been strained, but let’s not pretend for one moment that the two enterprises have … Continue reading →

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Will Pope Francis Sleep with the Fishes?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by The Great One

The answer to the question posed in the title of this article is, no! The Mafia doesn’t want that kind of negative publicity. Anyway, there have always been ties between the Mafia and the Catholic Church – they’re buddies who … Continue reading →

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Peres, Abbas to pray for peace at Vatican on June 8

Posted on May 30, 2014 by The Great One

Continue praying, I’m sure it will do a great deal of good… Talking to the wind has always helped mankind quite a bit, wouldn’t you say? NOT! There have been hundreds of billions of prayers said since man invented religion … Continue reading →

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Pope, Netanyahu spar over Jesus’ native language

Posted on May 27, 2014 by The Great One

Really? What difference does it make whether Jesus spoke Hebrew or Aramaic? With all of the problems in the Middle East, all of which originate as a result of religion by the way, these two knuckleheads are also going to … Continue reading →

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Pope prays at Western Wall, leaves note

Posted on May 26, 2014 by The Great One

The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, and the Room of the Last Supper are just some of the Jewish, Islamic and Christian “holy” places in Jerusalem. Some of the iconic landmarks of the world’s three most powerful religions, … Continue reading →

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Pope launches Holy Land visit with Syria peace appeal

Posted on May 24, 2014 by The Great One

I realize that the Pope is a politician; all popes are, that’s their job – to wear a dress, pray and play politics (appeal for peace). But really… There’s about as much chance for peace in Syria (because the Pope … Continue reading →

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Pope urges ‘legitimate redistribution’ of wealth

Posted on May 12, 2014 by The Great One

Wouldn’t it be great if the Catholic Church showed the way and redistributed its wealth? After all, it has more wealth to redistribute than all other governments on this planet. In the photo below, if the art hanging around the … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis makes John XXIII, John Paul II saints

Posted on April 27, 2014 by The Great One

Abra-cadabra; it’s magic! The Pope says someone is a saint and just like that he’s a saint… The amount of cow manure that the Catholic Church consumes, with all of its archaic rituals, is an embarrassment to the human race. … Continue reading →

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Unease in Vatican over cardinal’s ‘luxury flat’

Posted on April 20, 2014 by The Great One

For Catholic men there are basically only two reasons why they would want to join the priesthood; an easy affluent life and boys. Take one or the other away from them, and there would really be little reason to become … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis, huge crowd joyously celebrate Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by The Great One

Happy Easter to all of you Christians out there. May you enjoy your day… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By FRANCES D’EMILIO  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Marking Christianity’s most hopeful day, Pope Francis made an Easter Sunday … Continue reading →

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Pope poses for ‘selfies’ after Palm Sunday homily

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Great One

So much to do about nothing… Fanatical Catholics act as if the Pope is some kind of God, when the truth is he’s just a guy like any other; an elected leader like a judge or a senator. Nothing but … Continue reading →

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Pope appoints former child victim to church group on sex abuse

Posted on March 22, 2014 by The Great One

Among the things the Catholic Church is considering with the formation of this new group is “education about child exploitation.” Really? Priests need to be educated on what is considered child abuse? How about grabbing, fondling, oral sex and rape; … Continue reading →

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Pope defensive on sex abuse as commission lags

Posted on March 6, 2014 by The Great One

This is a joke. Did anyone really believe that the Pope was going to launch a real investigation into sex abuse by the Catholic Church. This is like a Mexican drug lord investigating his gang to determine if they’ve broken … Continue reading →

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Pope names 19 new cardinals as predecessor looks on

Posted on February 22, 2014 by The Great One

Gee how exciting, 19 new cardinals, whoop-dee-doo… I’m sure this is going to bring about world peace. Does it really matter folks? The Catholic Church has more silly traditions and positions than any other church/religion known to man. It’s one … Continue reading →

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Pope says abortion evidence of ‘throwaway culture’

Posted on January 14, 2014 by The Great One

There are viable reasons for a woman having an abortion; rape, incest, the health of the mother and the health/well-being of the baby are at the top of the list in my book. So, for the Pope to make a … Continue reading →

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Pope’s crackdown on order alarms traditionalists

Posted on December 14, 2013 by The Great One

It appears as if Pope Francis is trying to move the Catholic Church into the twenty-first century. Personally, being that I’m an atheist and believe that the Catholic Church is a corrupt organization, and has been since its inception, I … Continue reading →

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Pope attacks ‘tyranny’ of markets, urges renewal in key document

Posted on November 26, 2013 by The Great One

If there’s one organization on the planet that should not talk about capitalism and world poverty it’s the Catholic Church! The Catholic Church has more land holdings throughout the world than any other entity. It collect tens of billions of … Continue reading →

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Pope’s rep: US bishops shouldn’t preach ideology

Posted on November 12, 2013 by The Great One

There seems to be more politics in the Vatican than in Washington D.C., and that’s a lot of politicking. The only difference being that popes are generally “in office” much longer than the four-year presidential term. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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‘Bishop of Bling’: Catholics Aren’t Alone in Struggle with Wealth

Posted on October 29, 2013 by The Great One

Excellent article… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Live Science   By Stephanie Pappas, Senior Writer  The Vatican has suspended a German bishop over the cost of his home renovation, highlighting religious — and very human — ambivalence over wealth. … Continue reading →

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It looks like Pope Francis is serious about cleaning up the Catholic Church Bank audits, sex abuse tribunals, and curial shake-ups, oh my!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by The Great One

I have never been one to praise the Catholic Church, as anyone who has ever read some of my posts on this Blog can attest to. But in truth, it really does seem as if this Pope is cut from … Continue reading →

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