2025 Papal conclave - Robert Prevost, Leo XIV - USA!

[Camy89]

So he’s not ultra conservative?

Hates the gays but has some progressive views towards women but not a lot

 

[oneniltothearsenal]

So he’s not ultra conservative?

No, he's more moderate and likely more progressive on social issues than the likes of Teump or Farage would prefer. Not the most liberal but not the most conservative so probably a compromise candidate.

 

[2cents]

NYT profile - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/...andidate-cardinal-robert-francis-prevost.html

 

[Dobba]

He's pledged to get the Catholic Church back on frame.

CM Pope.

 

[Crackers]

I hate this timeline

 

[DOTA]

Doesn't sound ideal.

Prevost is not just considered an American, but as someone who headed the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

He is seen a reformer, but at 69 might be viewed as too young for the papacy. His period as archbishop in Peru was also clouded by allegations of covering up sexual abuse claims, which were denied by his diocese.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

 

[Camy89]

He's pledged to get the Catholic Church back on frame.

CM Pope.

What does this mean? Sounds like vague, crowd pleasing bollocks

 

[Red Star One]

Catholics in America will walk today like they won the Super Bowl

 

[schwalbe]

Hates the gays but has some progressive views towards women but not a lot

No, he's more moderate and likely more progressive on social issues than the likes of Teump or Farage would prefer. Not the most liberal but not the most conservative so probably a compromise candidate.

Thanks, i expected worse when i read that he‘s american.

 

[Red Star One]

enough with this facade switch to English bro

 

[AdamColeBebe]

He's pledged to get the Catholic Church back on frame.

CM Pope.

IT'S PRAYING TIIIIMMMEEEEE

 

[Crackers]

Doesn't sound ideal.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

Great he's a bloody apologist

 

[sullydnl]

In 2000, Prevost allowed Father James Ray, an Augustinian priest, to reside at St. John Stone Friary in Chicago. Ray had been suspended from public ministry since 1991 due to credible accusations of sexual abuse of minors. Although the priory was close to a Catholic elementary school, Prevost did not notify the school administration about Ray.

Prevost has faced criticism from advocates for clergy abuse survivors regarding his handling of sexual abuse allegations during his leadership in the Augustinian order and in Peru. The advocacy group SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has alleged that Prevost failed to act against abuse claims involving Richard McGrath, a former president of Providence Catholic High School, allowing him to remain in his position despite longstanding accusations.

All the qualifications a good Pope needs.

 

[Dobba]

He just said anyone who prefers deep dish is a prod.

 

[Acrobat7]

he even has a Twitter account!

 

[fergies coat]

Should of been Pope Ted the first. The money was just resting in his account.

 

[Erics_Collar]

What does this mean? Sounds like vague, crowd pleasing bollocks

It's the papal version of "we're just focused on the next game".

 

[InfiniteBoredom]

Doesn't sound ideal.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

In true keeping with traditions then.

 

[WI_Red]

 

[Dobba]

Should of been Pope Ted the first. The money was just resting in his account.

The feckin' Jesuits have it all sewn up.

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

Does he have ties to the orange fella?

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

All the qualifications a good Pope needs.

He's just like the rest of them

 

[golden_blunder]

Coming from Chicago, good grounding to run the biggest racket in the world

 

[unchanged_lineup]

The bloke wasn't on any of the shortlists, was he?

Bookies cleaning up.

He was highlighted in the Pope Games video that I shared yesterday.

Clearly I have the best sources.

 

[Crackers]

Coming from Chicago, good grounding to run the biggest racket in the world

He'll have it working like a well oiled corruption machine by June.

 

[Acrobat7]

: popcorngif :

 

[surf]

Would be good if he speaks in his native tongue instead of Latin. Nice papal name too for footie fans everywhere.

 

[Dobba]

His first papal decree is that it is now Wooster-shyer sauce.

 

[Semper Fudge]

Doesn't sound ideal.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

Is this not basically a prerequisite of the job?

 

[Red Star One]

Would be good if he speaks in his native tongue instead of Latin. Nice papal name too for footie fans everywhere.

Another proof Messi is much greater than Ronaldo. Pope Cristiano the first was never an option

 

[forevrared]

: popcorngif :

A devout Catholic who has made enemies out of 2 popes in his first 4 months on the job. Incredible.

 

[Carolina Red]

 

[buchansleftleg]

Make America Catholic Again!

Would love it if he wore that on a yellow and white baseball cap when receiving a welcome from the orange one.

 

[Carolina Red]

Make America Catholic Again!

Would love it if he wore that on a yellow and white baseball cap.

Getting down to what really matters.

Is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

 

[adexkola]

Intensifying USA chants

 

[DOTA]

Getting down to what really matters.

Is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

I'm hearing Cubs.

 

[adexkola]

His first papal decree is that it is now Wooster-shyer sauce.

It's not already?

 

[WI_Red]

Getting down to what really matters.

Is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

He grew up on the southside, so....

 

[the hea]

What's his Xg stats?

 

[adexkola]

He grew up on the southside, so....

I'm liking him even better!