The R.I.P. thread

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement - Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement | Reuters

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RIP Francis. Keep giving the opposition supporters in Heaven attitude

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I’m rather saddened by that. I’m not religious, but he did seem to be a lonely voice of sanity in an age of selfish stupidity.

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38 days in hospital successfully battling double pneumonia … and then ten minutes with Vance. :grimacing:

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I’m not religious in the slightest, but found this article elucidating:

It’ll be fascinating to see if the next pontiff continues Francis’ relatively progressive agenda or swings back to a more traditional stance. The result of the next papal ballot could go a long way in determining how many millions of people around the world behave and, as a result, is relevant to all of us, not just Catholics.

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Exactly my thoughts, what are the odds on Trump, being ā€˜God’ will demand to choose the next one?

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May Pope Francis rest in peace. I quite liked him, he was a champion for the poor, vulnerable and marginalised people in society. He came across as a compassionate and progressive Pope and one who would speak his mind about the current atrocities occurring around the world. He wasn’t afraid to call out politicians and governments. I hope the conclave select a Pope who is a progressive one.

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Yep. The world needs another more like him than some of the conservative options (including Orban supporting, Pell backed scum).

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