“Meanwhile, Francis has warmed up to Islam like no other Pope before him. In a historic first, Francis opened the door to Muslim prayers and Quran readings at the Vatican last year. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon…

“I humbly ask forgiveness, not only for the offense of the church herself, but also for crimes committed against the native peoples during the so-called conquest of America” Pope Francis, during a speech in Bolivia. Source Reference The ‘Obamification’ of…

“We are in the presence of a very powerful political figure, the likes of which we have never witnessed before. Pope Francis… is the very igniter of a new world” Paul Joseph C., editor of The Wild Voice website devoted…

“…the greatest vehicle for alleviating poverty and deprivation is the very institution of free market capitalism that [the Pope] now denounces” Denise C. McAllister, senior contributor to the Federalist. Source Reference The ‘Obamification’ of Pope Francis

“Will Francis and Barack reshape the world by taxing the rich, taxing fossil fuels and redistributing the wealth?” Varney asked. “That’s exactly what they are trying to do.” Fox News business show host Stuart Varney, Fox News business show host,…

“The Marxist ideology is wrong. But I have met many Marxists in my life who are good people, so I don’t feel offended.” Pope Francis, reacting to Rush Limbaugh’s suggestion that he is a Marxist. Source Reference The ‘Obamification’ of…

“The good news for America is that Supreme Court decisions are never final.” Richard Land, President of Southern Evangelical Seminary and former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, speaking of the same-sex marriage decision. Source Reference Christian…

“The devil overplayed his hand.” Rafael Cruz, speaking of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent same-sex marriage decision during a Tennessee rally to celebrate the US Constitution. Source Reference Christian conservatives rally for religious awakening

Francis “has become a moral rudder for the world on some of the most important issues of our time, from inequality to climate change.” U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, speaking of the papal visit to the USA. Source Reference The president…

“Pope Francis has breathed new life into what I believe is the central mission of our faith: Catholic social doctrine.” U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, speaking of the papal visit to the USA. Source Reference The president and the pope: Common…

“If we are coping with demand increase by sustainable intensification, but then we suddenly have a catastrophic year, and we lose a big chunk of the world’s calories, everybody will feel it” Professor Tim Benton, UK Global Food Security Programme,…

“The most extreme events of the future are likely to become more intense, so potentially larger shocks and more frequent shocks” Professor Tim Benton, UK Global Food Security Programme, speaking of devastating predictions of food shortages due to climate warming….