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3. Francis appointed most of the current Cardinals.

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:21 AM

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And most Catholics aren't American. Doubt Trump will have much if any influence.

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Trump will try to force a MAGA pope on us. [View all] Kingofalldems Monday OP

If we get one, it won't be because of trump. themaguffin Monday #1

Doubtful about success. Pope Francis no_hypocrisy Monday #2

Francis appointed most of the current Cardinals. Ocelot II Monday #3

He's got next to no influence on that decision. n/t Ms. Toad Monday #4

No. Francis stacked the deck with 109 Cardinals DenaliDemocrat Monday #5

Using the overnight tweet Bully Pulpit to bully the Cardinals bucolic_frolic Monday #6

There is no question he will try. Kingofalldems Monday #8

His "trying" will consist of some typically mean, deranged Xeets Ocelot II Monday #11

Does The Vatican even import anything? Other than from Italy? Aristus Monday #10

That's my point. Trump's usual threats won't work. Irish_Dem Monday #13

He put tariffs on an island full of penguins. BlueTsunami2018 Monday #14

I don't think US Cardinals have much influence in Rome... Wounded Bear Monday #12

Never gonna happen. Norbert Monday #15

Like this one Clouds Passing Monday #16

He'll need 88 more SSJVegeta Monday #17

Already screwed himself.. Totally Tunsie Monday #20

He doesn't have that kind of influence, at all. obamanut2012 Monday #21

No that doesn't happen until after the funeral SocialDemocrat61 Monday #23

I'm far from a religious person, let alone Catholic... Montauk6 Monday #24