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14. And even the Knights of Columbus has sided with the Pope on this.

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 05:55 PM

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In recent days, many Catholics and other people of goodwill have been deeply disappointed by the disparaging comments directed at Pope Leo XIV by the President of the United States. The Successor of Saint Peter is not a politician — he is the Vicar of Christ, entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and shepherding souls.

The Knights of Columbus has always stood in solidarity with the Holy Father, recognizing in him a spiritual father who calls the world not to division, but to unity, not to conflict, but to peace. In this moment, we reaffirm that commitment with clarity and conviction.

https://www.kofc.org/resources/news/latest-news/statement-from-supreme-knight-patrick-kelly/

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Any other atheists out there siding with the Pope over the President, VP, and House Speaker? [View all] Towlie 22 hrs ago OP

Me. rzemanfl 21 hrs ago #1

Reformed Agnostic here. charliea 20 hrs ago #40

I'd be on the devil's side if he was against those magats -- but he's part of them. erronis 19 hrs ago #47

Religion or not, the pope always has the high ground on moral issues. Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #2

Maybe they expect the same treatment from the Catholic Church that Hitler got back in the 1930s... Towlie 21 hrs ago #6

I never understood that. Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #8

Racism flashman13 21 hrs ago #13

I'm pretty sure... GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #22

There was a moment in 2020 ok_cpu 21 hrs ago #9

And even the Knights of Columbus has sided with the Pope on this. pnwmom 21 hrs ago #14

Ah, but what about... GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #25

They are a cult on the far right edge. Hopefully Pope Leo will eventually let them go. nt pnwmom 20 hrs ago #38

I kind of doubt that. Laffy Kat 20 hrs ago #42

See comment 80. TommyT139 14 hrs ago #81

Looks like it's already underway TommyT139 15 hrs ago #80

Thank you. I hadn't seen that. ok_cpu 20 hrs ago #44

Having the moral highground over Trump is a given for just about anyone, but TheProle 20 hrs ago #15

I don't consider either abortion or birth control to be immoral; I believe the Pope does. MLWR 20 hrs ago #18

Well...not always. progressoid 20 hrs ago #23

Thanks for the link! I'll watch someday when I have the stomach for it. erronis 19 hrs ago #50

Thanks for posting! Abolishinist 19 hrs ago #66

When compared to Trump, maybe. Gore1FL 19 hrs ago #60

Unless its about molesting children angrychair 18 hrs ago #73

This agnostic is on the Popes side MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #3

Another agnostic here (because how can you really KNOW?)... maddiemom 20 hrs ago #35

Was baptized Lutheran, but agree with this Pope. nt allegorical oracle 21 hrs ago #4

Yes. My money is on Pope Bob from Chicago. Solly Mack 21 hrs ago #5

Ascension of Pope Francis modrepub 21 hrs ago #7

His title is a salute to LeoX the Pope who who backed the social gospel that- Yoyoyo77 19 hrs ago #62

Of course ! He's a loyal American, unlike Trmp. nt eppur_se_muova 21 hrs ago #10

Sure am. sinkingfeeling 21 hrs ago #11

Yup. GB_RN 21 hrs ago #12

Me. nt Susan Calvin 20 hrs ago #16

I have a lot more respect for the pope than I do for MAGA. yardwork 20 hrs ago #17

Oh, hell yeah! 1WorldHope 20 hrs ago #19

If tRump ends up dying as a result of the Pope's righteous opposition Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #20

Atheist here... but today we're all Catholics! bsiebs 20 hrs ago #21

speak for yourself. TheProle 20 hrs ago #26

Peace. bsiebs 20 hrs ago #45

That I can get on board with TheProle 19 hrs ago #49

As an ex-Catholic and a proud atheist lanlady 20 hrs ago #24

I believe he is only supposed to be considered "infallible" when speaking ex cathedra. harumph 20 hrs ago #43

Add me to the list of atheists siding with the Pope. llmart 20 hrs ago #27

Me. RetiredParatrooper 20 hrs ago #28

To me, Pole Leo is a humanist who cares no_hypocrisy 20 hrs ago #29

Yes, Pope is Kind. Trump is 4 million mosquitoes. chouchou 20 hrs ago #30

This agnostic can't stand the pope Raine 20 hrs ago #31

His feelings on Trump are a BAD thing? Just asking. maddiemom 19 hrs ago #65

No that's not a bad thing but l can't put aside Raine 18 hrs ago #72

Me SamuelAdams 20 hrs ago #32

Anyone with morals would be against Trump. He is the most corrupt person ever in the WH. walkingman 20 hrs ago #33

I'm a devout atheist... GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #34

I'm with you Bayard 14 hrs ago #82

Winston Churchill quote rationalcalgarian 20 hrs ago #36

emphatically yes. barbtries 20 hrs ago #37

Yes. Ultimately, it is about the values and not about any supernatural claims. Collimator 19 hrs ago #58

Yes Drum 20 hrs ago #39

These people use religion as a facade BeneteauBum 20 hrs ago #41

Me too. I really liked Pope Francis as well, even though we disagreed on several issues Greybnk48 20 hrs ago #46

As an atheist who called T the Anti-Christ many moons ago, I feel vindicated. GreenWave 19 hrs ago #48

Count me as another. Bev54 19 hrs ago #51

Yep! MayReasonRule 19 hrs ago #52

I'm an atheist. I obviously prefer the Pope. NNadir 19 hrs ago #53

As a Buddhist, I am against greed, intolerance and lies. (among other things) usonian 19 hrs ago #54

Pope Francis & Leo were morally correct about ongoing atrocities SunImp 19 hrs ago #55

Yes IbogaProject 19 hrs ago #56

Ex-Catholic (a priest and a nun in my extended family) and now spiritual but not religious, but very much a fan of highplainsdem 19 hrs ago #57

Well, i think the Pope means well purr-rat beauty 19 hrs ago #59

yep...feels weird but I'm ethically aligned w/new pope TalenaGor 19 hrs ago #61

I am in. nt Prairie_Seagull 19 hrs ago #63

Here! chowder66 19 hrs ago #64

Idiots, bullies and cultists always have the same response when you disagree with them. Aussie105 19 hrs ago #67

I guess I'm agnostic, but I think this Pope is wonderful! wolfie001 19 hrs ago #68

Atheist siding with the Pope. BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #69

It is amusing I will say that. I cannot endors either. Peace. twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #70

Me. Pototan 19 hrs ago #71

Same here Retrograde 17 hrs ago #75

Nope duckworth969 17 hrs ago #74

Easily! True Dough 17 hrs ago #76

I am not religious nor do I have anything good to say about organized religion, but on this issue, I agree with Pope Leo Deuxcents 17 hrs ago #77

I like Pope Bob Metaphorical 17 hrs ago #78

Recovering catholic here. In this case, siding with the pope. mwmisses4289 16 hrs ago #79

Speaking of the Hillbilly Hemorrhoid, Conjuay 4 hrs ago #84

the enemy of my enemy... mike_c 6 hrs ago #83

Me! City Lights 4 hrs ago #85

My religious belief, or lack thereof, doesn't enter into it. Martin Eden 3 hrs ago #86

Me, absolutely! A decent man is a decent man. Buddyzbuddy 28 min ago #87

Yes, 100%! Simple good over evil. LymphocyteLover 18 min ago #88

I am, yes EnergizedLib 1 min ago #89