In 2012 I predicted Kris Kobach’s ties with Mitt Romney was political suicide. As such it is a death wish for conservatives to attack Pope Francis. I’m afraid the rise of the anti-Catholic sentiment within GOP ranks is going to cost them the#CatholicConservative Voter in 2014 and 2016 particularly when these Catholic Conservatives are pro life, too.
If Republicans were smart they will do damage control and help pass CIR this year since it is a well known fact a huge chunk of Latino voters are Catholics.
I don’t think Republican talking heads realize how popular Pope Francis has become with conservative Catholic voters. Rush Limbaugh is a disgrace.
Catholics denounce Rush Limbaugh’s incendiary remarks about Pope Francis
Posted by Christopher Hale 59.80sc on November 27, 2013 · Flag
Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good’s Christopher Hale released the following statement regarding Rush Limbaugh’s comments about Pope Francis:
“Catholics of all political stripes are disturbed by Rush Limbaugh’s incendiary comments this afternoon about Pope Francis. To call the Holy Father a proponent of “pure marxism” is both mean spirited and naive. Francis’s critique of unrestrained capitalism is in line with the Church’s social teaching. His particular criticism of “trickle down economics” strengthens what Church authorities have said for decades: any economic system which deprives the poor of their dignity has no place within a just society.
Contrary to what Mr. Limbaugh suggests, the Catholic Church isn’t built on money, but on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ.
We call on Mr. Limbaugh to apologize and retract his remarks. We urge other Church organizations and leaders–both ordained and lay–to also condemn Mr. Limbaugh’s comments.
We proudly stand with Pope Francis as he provides prophetic leadership for the Catholic Church and the entire world.”
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