Crowd welcomes Pope Benedict to National Shrine (1 of 2)

[STEVE12741]

The Pope represents the last line of defense against the overreaching, ever more intrusive monolithic apparatus of secular government. In times of peace it may not be so obvious, but it's comforting to know he's there.

[hijodelrocio]

INCREIBLE !

[Spiritgirldance]

May God's light shine in each of our hearts and may we learn what it is to love with His love, willing to suffer as Christ suffered, for the reparation of sins. May we continually strive to be emptied of all that is not of Him, so that the Holy Spirit can fill us completely "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful. Enkindle in us the fire of Your love. Pour forth Your spirit, and we shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth" one person at a time.

[mastro82mp]

What a cop out statement that is there. Yes it does happen everywhere. BUT, the head of the CATHOLIC CHURCH paid hush moneys in the sum of millions and millions of church goers money to pay off those settlements outside of court.

SICK

[mastro82mp]

I know what the catholic church is about. making money, and then using that money to pay off the families of those children that were molested by the representatives of YOUR CHURCH... God bless the church that pays off families so their children can be molested by the CHURCH. The worship is people running and pushing to just see a MAN. he is just a man. nothing more, a man with a funny hat and a car. And bill clinton was a better leader than any pope. Can you give me Scientific proof of GOD?

[200092]

Can you give me some scientific proof that there isn't a God? We are both in the dark and do not know the answer. That is why it is called faith.

Regards,

[mastro82mp]

I have scientific proof that people were worshiping other gods before this Christian god ever came to be from men who wrote a book. I have scientific proof that this world has been here WAY longer than the bible would want people to believe. People used to believe the world was flat and then saw it wasnt. The bible is not truth and real, and one day people will come around and understand that MAN wrote it...

[200092]

Everything you have written is true but you stil have not provided any scientific evidence that proves there isn't a God. The big bang theory is great and I can even see its merits. But who kicked off the big bang?

[sebreathnach]

In many ways these are false and (without offence) foolish questions. Ask who started the crusades? Ask why Pope Pacelli went to see Roosevelt in 1939? Ask who hated the Jews most in history? And ask what were the real consequences of an anti-communist hatred spread across the world to the present day by the RC Church? These are the questions to answer...

[SolaCatholica]

Easy: crusades started by muslims occupying the holy land and killing christians. Pacelli was a diplomat and not the pope yet. He went to see Roosevelt among many other worldleaders in 1936. The Arabs are historically the greatest enemy of the Jews. The consequence of anti-communism is that after Stalin killed 20 million people, no further murder can take place. Except for North-Korea of course...

[sebreathnach]

I find that this WebPage is censored will not allow a reply!

[sebreathnach]

You are not in the dark and you do have an answer. The answer is believe whatever you like personally, the enemy of mankind is the organised structure of eitehr of your belief systems... The Pope is just another Joe Ratzinger, but as organiser of 1bn card-carrying members, he can order all the bishops in the world to deny widespread pedophelia... That's the difference...and that's the answer!

[sebreathnach]

I love that nonsense 'give me scientific proof' -- whatever that means...anyone who asks for that is a pure bullshitter... and since you are talking in mouthfuls like 'science', don't you think that those who assert -- those who have gone to endless wars for this Christian god -- ought to prove 'scientifically' his existence...?

[tarsisvd]

We are on the same page PanKrato, aren't we? Let's just pray for those who don't understand what is the Catholicism! Have a nice weekend!

[PanKrato]

afraid to die? That has nothing to do with anything.

Christ said "You are Peter, and upon THIS ROCK I will build MY CHURCH"

Get a clue ignorant wastrel.

[SimmEcats]

oh, grow up.

[mastro82mp]

Look at this man being worshiped by his followers. So sad. Did not christ say not to worship people and things of this world but his father God. Oh well. Why is the pope in that car and surrounded by guard. Is he afraid to die and go to "heaven" Oh scary....!

[tarsisvd]

No leader in this earth is greater than him, viva ill papa! God bless you Mastro!

[PanKrato]

And where's the worship? Look up words you don't know in the dictionary before you post lies and idiocies.

[mastro82mp]

Are you kidding me, look at these people running, and pushing and shoving to just catch a glimpse of a MAN. That is all he is , A man, and nothing more. These people kiss his ring, and get on their knees for this MAN. Its sick. This man represents a church that molest children.