Tag Archives: Pope

Under-attack Pope calls for ‘silence and prayer’

Posted on September 3, 2018 by The Great One

Pray, pray, pray… Just continue praying. This is the Pope’s and the Vatican’s answer for everything; prayer. A priest raped a child, pray. A bishop covered up for the priest, pray. An archbishop covered up for the bishop, pray. A … Continue reading →

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Vatican Feels ‘Shame And Sorrow’ Over Abuse By Pennsylvania Priests, Spokesman Says

Posted on August 18, 2018 by The Great One

The Vatican has no shame. The Catholic Church is more corrupt than the biggest drug cartel on the planet. Joseph Ratzinger, the previous Pope, covered up for sex abuse on a daily basis. And here we have the communist Pope … Continue reading →

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Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns: Vatican

Posted on August 1, 2018 by The Great One

Can someone explain to me why anyone of sound mind would go to a Catholic Church these days. While you’re at it, can you also explain why these child molesters/rapists and those who cover up for them are not in … Continue reading →

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Gay Man Says Pope Francis Told Him, ‘God Made You Like That And Loves You Like That’

Posted on May 22, 2018 by The Great One

This Pope is an ultra-socialist, in addition to being a Pope, which by definition already makes him quite a shady character. Having said that, at least Francis didn’t lecture the guy about how evil it is to be gay in … Continue reading →

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Abuse Survivors Demand Concrete Action After Pope Admits His ‘Serious Errors’

Posted on April 15, 2018 by The Great One

As long as ignorant people continue to attend Catholic services and place their kids in Catholic schools, etc. priests (pedophile priests) of which there are probably thousands, will continue to abuse children. The stories we here of children being abused … Continue reading →

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Pope urges church unity, blames divisions on work of devil

Posted on April 10, 2018 by The Great One

The poor Devil, he’s always getting blamed for all the ‘bad stuff’ in the world. Meanwhile, God gets a free ride. He gets credit for all the ‘good stuff’. Although, if God is all-knowing, all-good AND all-powerful, why doesn’t he … Continue reading →

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Vatican Media Chief Resigns After Spreading Digitally Altered Photo

Posted on March 23, 2018 by The Great One

I believe the entire Catholic Church should resign; the entire establishment. All of you fake priests,  bishops and cardinals – right up to and including the Pope. When is enough, enough? When are all you clowns going to be accountable … Continue reading →

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Pope calls for immediate halt to Syria violence

Posted on February 25, 2018 by The Great One

I am sure that now that the Pope has called for the immediate halt to the violence in Syria, the crazy Muslims who have been slaughtering each other for 1400 years will stop fighting promptly. And for his next trick, … Continue reading →

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Fear and doubt should not determine response to immigrants, Pope says

Posted on January 15, 2018 by The Great One

Nice message Mr. Francis. Now do the right thing and take in several thousand immigrants into Vatican City. In other words, instead of just preaching, act. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters Reuters January 14, 2018   VATICAN CITY (Reuters) … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis warns against ‘the thirst for power and for riches’

Posted on January 7, 2018 by The Great One

The leader of the wealthiest corporation on the planet, the Catholic Church, has the balls to warn against the thirst for power and riches! Really?  If this is not the most hypocritical, corrupt organization on earth I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Swiss guards, loyal soldiers of the pope, take the oath

Posted on May 7, 2017 by The Great One

Aren’t they cute in their colorful uniforms? Especially interesting is that they not only protect the Pope with weapons, but also with faith. Awww, how sweet, they protect the Pope with faith. They look and sound pretty fruity to me. … Continue reading →

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Pope criticises US military for using word ‘mother’ to describe MOAB bomb

Posted on May 7, 2017 by The Great One

Really Mr. Francis? Is this what’s important to you? Why not put an end to the child rape that’s been a part of your church for decades once and for all? Why not hang out to dry your pedophile priests, … Continue reading →

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Pope likens migrant holding centers to ‘concentration camps’

Posted on April 23, 2017 by The Great One

I have a suggestion for the Pope. Why not take in several thousand of these refugees living in what he calls concentration camps, and move them to the Vatican. Certainly the Vatican has enough space for these people, doesn’t it? And … Continue reading →

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Pope meets victims of clergy sex abuse, says ‘God weeps’ for them

Posted on September 27, 2015 by The Great One

Yeah right, I’m sure God is weeping. Meanwhile, as God weeps, the boys are still violated. Nothing but empty words from popes; both Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI offer nothing but empty words; prayers and a weeping … 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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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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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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Sam Harris: The ‘Genocidal Stupidity’ of the Catholic Ban on Condoms

Posted on March 15, 2015 by The Great One

The Catholic Church; talk about a corrupt organization… TGO Video: YouTube

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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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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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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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Married man to become Maronite priest in US

Posted on February 27, 2014 by The Great One

Maybe it’s just me, but if someone MUST be a priest (I can’t understand why anyone would want to be one) I would think that someone married to a woman would make a better priest than one who likes boys … 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 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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Vatican polls parishes on birth control, marriage

Posted on November 1, 2013 by The Great One

Wow, do these Catholics know how to waste their brain cells on meaningless sh*t or what? Grown men, obsessed with anything and everything that has to do with sex, yet who presumably aren’t supposed to have sex themselves; except with … 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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Pope says Church should rid itself of ‘worldliness’

Posted on October 5, 2013 by The Great One

This “homily” sounds more like those of other popes before him. I suppose it gets to a point where there is only so much BS that can be preached by a Pope. At the end of the day, there is … Continue reading →

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Pope convenes cardinals for church reform talks

Posted on October 1, 2013 by The Great One

If I had one general advice for the Catholic Church it would be this; stop being so damn hypocritical! Stop hiding behind the cloak of God while conducting yourselves as less than decent people. More specifically; the shady Vatican Bank, pedophile … Continue reading →

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New Popemobile Is a 1984 Renault With 186,000 Miles on It

Posted on September 11, 2013 by The Great One

Damn, I love that car. I wish I could have it, instead of the Pope, who has more money than God… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Good Morning America By PHOEBE NATANSON | Good Morning America Pope Francis is … Continue reading →

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Pope visits refugees in Rome Jesuit center

Posted on September 10, 2013 by The Great One

This Pope seems to be a breath of fresh air; as far as popes are concerned that is. Nevertheless, the Catholic Church has so much property around the globe that it can certainly allow those unfortunate enough to be living … Continue reading →

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Pope asks other faiths to join day of prayer for peace in Syria

Posted on September 1, 2013 by The Great One

Here we go again… Yet another Pope calling for peace through prayer; which is nothing more than talking into the wind. Prayer changes nothing. Action changes things, but prayer is not action. Please Mr. Pope-man, stop praying for things that … Continue reading →

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Pope taps Vatican diplomat to be his top aide

Posted on August 31, 2013 by The Great One

The politics of the Vatican Church; there’s nothing else quite like it on the planet – that’s because there’s nothing quite like the Vatican on the planet; something we have to be thankful for… By the way, don’t you think … Continue reading →

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‘Who am I to judge?’ pope says of gay priests

Posted on July 29, 2013 by The Great One

Finally! A Pope with the testicles to call it like it is… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press NICOLE WINFIELD ABOARD THE PAPAL AIRCRAFT (AP) — A remarkably candid Pope Francis struck a conciliatory stance toward gays Monday, … Continue reading →

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Bill Maher: The Mass Delusion

Posted on July 6, 2013 by The Great One

A couple of years ago in this stand-up routine Bill Maher made fun of religion… TGO Video: YouTube

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Pope’s Reform Path: Francis Shakes Up Church Establishment

Posted on July 6, 2013 by The Great One

The Catholic Church has been corrupt for centuries. Finally, there is a Pope willing to recognize that and do something about it. Hopefully he won’t go to bed one night and never wake up; the result of being poisoned or … Continue reading →

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Pope signals Legion of Christ reform to continue

Posted on June 27, 2013 by The Great One

The best thing the Pope can do is shut down this criminal institution known as the Legion of Christ, as it is a disgrace to mankind. To be this “devout” means one has to be brain-dead, or worse, a hypocrite … Continue reading →

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Pope ‘snub’ of concert stuns cardinals, sends signal

Posted on June 24, 2013 by The Great One

Well, at least with this Pope it isn’t business as usual in the Vatican… He certainly keeps people on their toes with his unpredictability. Something tells me he isn’t going to be very popular among his peers. TGO Refer to … Continue reading →

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The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by The Great One

Oh boy, here we go… The superstitious mumbo-jumbo of the Catholic Church, and Christian idiots at large, discussing exorcism and the devil. When will human beings grow up, and more importantly develop their ability at critical thinking and common sense? … Continue reading →

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Pope blasts “cult of money” that tyrannizes poor

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Great One

If there is one entity in this world which should NOT criticize the “cult of money” it is the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church is one of the richest organizations on the planet, and yet always wants more. It takes … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis gives church hundreds of new saints

Posted on May 12, 2013 by The Great One

Saints? Can anyone explain to me what good it does to anoint people who lived 600 years ago saints? First of all no one, including the Pope, knew these people, or their names. Second of all, these people are obviously … Continue reading →

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Pope encourages protection of children from abuse

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Great One

Gee, it’s good to know that the Pope has abuse victims in his prayers, but prayers are as worthless as tits on a bull. What is needed is for Pope Francis to rid his church of pedophiles. This will prove … Continue reading →

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Benedict comes home to new house, new pope

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Great One

How nice… The former Pope and Pope Francis reunited. Catholics around the world may come to tears to see them together. Very, very touching; NOT! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD | Associated Press – Thu, May … Continue reading →

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Pope makes first big decision naming advisory board

Posted on April 13, 2013 by The Great One

Let’s hope that Pope Francis can at least make a dent in repairing the totally corrupt and pedophile-ridden Catholic Church. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Philip Pullella | Reuters VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis, in his … Continue reading →

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Victims’ groups cool to Pope Francis’s first comments on abuse scandal

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Great One

Only time will tell just how effective Pope Francis will be at tackling the sexual abuse of children by pedophile priests. If he isn’t successful at resolving this issue of criminal activity, his tenure as Pope will be  deemed a failure; even … Continue reading →

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Pope appeals for end to Korea tensions in first Easter message

Posted on April 1, 2013 by The Great One

Does the Pope really and truly believe that anyone pays attention to what he says? By anyone, I’m not referring to the masses who stand in the square to watch and listen to him, I’m referring to North Korean leaders and … Continue reading →

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Pope makes Easter pleas for Mideast peace

Posted on March 31, 2013 by The Great One

No doubt the Pope has the best of intentions, and after all, pleading for the end of violence is one of his “jobs,” as has been the case for all modern-day popes. However, I’m afraid that when it comes to Middle … 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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