Argentina remains flyover country for Pope Francis. His policy of "reaching out to the margins" has political implications as observed by Vatican watcher Sandro Majester:
Political Pope?
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The high hopes that many had for this pope have all evaporated, except for those who agree with his extreme and intolerant views of politics.
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The high hopes that many had for this pope have all evaporated, except for those who agree with his extreme and intolerant views of politics.
If this statement is limited to South American and Argentina, I agree. On the other side of the pond, they do not care he is skipping his motherland.
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The high hopes that many had for this pope have all evaporated, except for those who agree with his extreme and intolerant views of politics.
I still have high hopes for him. Does this make me extreme and intolerant?
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As one who preaches against over-generalization, it is humbling to have to confess: I did it and you rightly called bullshit.
A much better way of expressing the original thought would be:
Many were initially impressed and encouraged by Francis' humility and simple life. When it became evident, though, that the spiritual humility wasn't evident in his "liberation theology" political views, and that a vindictive streak became visible in his dealings with the President of his native country, much of that initial good will was transformed into wondering "who is this man?"
Better? (And yes, the above applies mainly to Argentines and neighbors, rather than Europeans.)
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Moved the thread from forum Argentina Politics to forum In The News.