If this Pope gig doesn't work out, I think he has a future at Fox News. The Guardian:
In a key passage, he said: "I cannot but voice my concern at the increasing marginalisation of religion, particularly of Christianity, that is taking place in some quarters, even in nations which place a great emphasis on tolerance." This was a clear reference to Britain, whose tolerance he praised on the first day of his visit.NOTE FROM JOHN: Actually, I believe it's Ratzinger and his pedophile-enabling minions who like to try to force Catholic politicians to act against their conscience. How many Catholic politicians have they threatened, or refused to give communion to, because the politician wouldn't bow to the Pope's will, rather than simply voting his own conscience?
He went on: "There are those who would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere. There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none. And there are those who argue – paradoxically with the intention of eliminating discrimination – that Christians in public roles should be required at times to act against their conscience."
