Tag Archives: Apostolic Palace

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 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 calls for dialogue to end Brazil protests

Posted on July 27, 2013 by The Great One

The Pope wants priests to leave their comfortable surroundings? Why does he think people elect to be priests? The only reasons are to: 1) Lead a homosexual lifestyle with no pressure from society. 2) Have access to young boys. 3) … Continue reading →

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Pope warns church leaders against seeking power

Posted on June 29, 2013 by The Great One

So far this Pope has been unlike any other pope in history. Will he keep it up? Will he change the Catholic Church for the better? Will he eradicate the sexual molestation and rape of children within his church? My … Continue reading →

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Pope reluctant to be pope: What does it mean?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by The Great One

So far Pope Francis has been a breath of fresh air for the Catholic Church, let’s see how long it lasts… On the other hand, there are the crazy religious nuts, indoctrinated fools that act as if they’re seeing God … 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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POPE LIVE: A ‘pilgrim,’ a farewell, a retirement

Posted on February 28, 2013 by The Great One

THE END. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press | Associated Press “Pope Live” follows the events of the final day of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy as seen by journalists from The Associated Press around … Continue reading →

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Vatican welcomes 26 Swiss Guards into oldest army

Posted on May 6, 2012 by The Great One

I believe it is safe to say that if ever a group of bad guys decide to invade the Vatican and hurt the Pope, the Pope will be in deep doo-doo. That is, of course, unless the perpetrators all succumb … Continue reading →

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Vatican to launch Internet news portal next week

Posted on June 25, 2011 by The Great One

Imagine that, the Pope may actually (with his “papal click”) launch the Vatican’s news information portal. I’m not so certain that the Pope is capable of clicking on a mouse or hitting ‘Enter’ on the keyboard, as apparently he’s incapable … Continue reading →

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“Technology can’t replace God”: Pope

Posted on April 17, 2011 by The Great One

Pope Benedict XVI occasionally says some things that make me wonder about his mental well-being. But more importantly, he says things that show how hypocritical he and his Church are. Here is a man who lives in absolute opulence in … Continue reading →

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Pope to appear on Italian TV

Posted on March 8, 2011 by The Great One

Very impressive. The Pope is going to answer three whole questions; pre-selected of course. Wow, how can he withstand this kind of pressure. And his TV appearance will also work as advertisement for his new book. He might as well … Continue reading →

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