An implicit papal endorsement of Democratic party policy might prove crucial among America’s Catholics in November next yearThree months ago, on the plane back from Bolivia – where he had excoriated unrestrained capitalism as reeking of “the stench of the dung of the devil” – Pope Francis was asked why he appeared to have so small to say to the middle classes who worked tough and paid their taxes. The pontiff replied that it had been “an error of mine not to reflect about this”. Related: Pope Francis didn't say 'abortion' – and that's what conservative Catholics need to hear | Anthea Butler Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com