According to a new interview on Monday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI broke his silence on Joe Biden, criticizing him for being “in continuity” with the Democrat Party’s pro-abortion stance.

Breitbart News reports:

Asked his impression of Joe Biden, only the second Catholic U.S. president after John F. Kennedy, Benedict expressed some hesitation.

“It’s true, he’s Catholic and observant and personally he is against abortion,” he said. “But as president, he tends to present himself in continuity with the line of the Democratic Party, and on gender politics we have not yet fully understood what his position is.”

Also in the interview, Pope Benedict XVI revealed that his stepping down from the papacy  in 2013 “was not the result of coercion or made under outside pressure but was made freely,” according to Breitbart News. 

What are your thoughts on Pope Benedict’s assessment of Joe Biden on abortion? 

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tractor man
tractor man
3 years ago

SO we all get a free pass if we are following policy of the Democrat policy over Gods policy.

Roger that. Thanks for that clarification.

Magmas Hiticie
Magmas Hiticie
3 years ago

More BS. Failed to support an anti abortion President for fear of loosing donations. Abandoned innocent lives for money. Deserves to burn in hell. Too little to late. He is now responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives for the next four years and possibly forever. Had a great chance to stop the slaughter and did nothing. More concerned about money. Doesn’t deserve to be pope. Should resign immediately and let someone who will protect children run the church.

Pierre
Pierre
3 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

This pope stepped down in 2013.You are talking about Present Pope.! Get facts straight .Bennedict was pope then left in 2013 .

Bernout39
Bernout39
3 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

He is not the Pope currently. But that doesn’t absolve him from what he has said or done.
And the current Pope has not said much as far as I know. They expect us to be “faithful” Catholics and follow the laws of the Church but Catholic democrats can get away with whatever.

Melissa
Melissa
3 years ago
Reply to  Bernout39

They don’t get away with nothing. When it’s their time to go before Judgment will determine if they get to Heaven or Hell. Sin is sin no matter what it is or who it is. They may get a pass here on earth but not at the Pearly Gates.

Dan
Dan
2 years ago
Reply to  Melissa

Melissa you hit it right on ! All abortionists will someday have to answer to our lord for breaking one of the most important commandments “thou shall not kill” let alone a helpless infant in there mothers womb. As far as biden is concerned he is neither a catholic or practicing catholic Benedict! Grow a set and call a mortal sin a mortal sin!!! And that is for the socialist so called current pope too GROW A SET!! God have mercy on us all and the holy spirit give us strength to keep up the fight against evil it is everywhere 🙏 JMJ.

Tigna
Tigna
3 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

Amen 🙏 that!

Maria Ann Valente
Maria Ann Valente
3 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

I agree wholeheartedly, he should step down or tell Pres. BIDEN EXACTLY what the Catholic Church stands for or Biden should be excommunicated and stop calling himself a Catholic!

George
George
3 years ago

YOU ARE SOOOOOOOO RIGHT!!!!!!

Barbara
Barbara
3 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

Agree

David A.
David A.
2 years ago
Reply to  Magmas Hiticie

I still do not understand how a man who supported the Communist in South America for years ended up as the Pope..

Mrs. Diane L. Logan
Mrs. Diane L. Logan
3 years ago

For him to claim Biden personally is against abortion is an idiotic statement to make. He is clearly in support of abortion as evidenced by his votes while a senator and his support of Obama’s statement in his support of abortion.
I am totally sick and tired also of listening to the crap that Biden is a ‘devout Catholic’. He is anything but.

Linda Whitener
Linda Whitener
3 years ago

I agree with you, Diane! Biden is anything but a devout Catholic. He is going against this very basic truth of Life! He should be Excommunicated! This is so wrong, and he is making it sound like it is okay to do so, which is absolutely wrong, leading others down this very wrong path.

MARTIAN
MARTIAN
3 years ago
Reply to  Linda Whitener

At this point JB doesn’t care about excommunication. The only communication he seeks is from the puppeteers behind the curtain pulling his strings. In any case K Scammy Kammy will B the Globalist SOCOMS front person b4 the years end.

Maria Ann Valente
Maria Ann Valente
3 years ago
Reply to  MARTIAN

Please President Trump, do something and stop this MADNESS!

Wilber
Wilber
3 years ago

a coop is the next thing coming…

Tigna
Tigna
3 years ago
Reply to  Linda Whitener

I agree! He should be excommunicated! I think he should be in prison with the rest of his staff!

Lee Harant
Lee Harant
3 years ago

So personally believing abortion is wrong and supporting the party line of pro-abortion is okay. Makes no sense. Either one or the other cant have it both ways.
I would rather be consistent in my Catholic teachings and then trust Gods judgement, not basing any belief on any political party line. If Biden were as true a catholic as the media would like to portray him then he would not be a democrat. Bottom line. Cant see how you can square pro abortion with the Catholic teaching of helping others etc.

Tigna
Tigna
3 years ago
Reply to  Lee Harant

Your right, you can’t have it both ways ! How can any Christian believe in abortion? He’s probably the worst Catholic in history. Him and Pelosi say they are devout Catholic’s . They are anything but that!

Catherine
Catherine
3 years ago
Reply to  Tigna

Both Biden & Pelosi should be excommunicated!

Bonniefree
Bonniefree
2 years ago
Reply to  Catherine

From church AND country!

David A.
David A.
2 years ago
Reply to  Catherine

I think god is just waiting for their last confessions..🐒

Winton Duck
Winton Duck
3 years ago
Reply to  Tigna

I agree! You cannot be a Christian if you believe in abortion! Joe Biden should be excommunicated from the Catholic Church!

AZtejas41
AZtejas41
2 years ago
Reply to  Tigna

The Catholic hierarchy has always turned a blind eye to criminals, How many Mob leaders were ever removed from the Catholic church? Although, unlike Biden, they did fill the church coffers.

Ellen Herrmann
Ellen Herrmann
3 years ago

Biden signs his name to legislation that funds the murder of innocents and the Pope Emeritus gives him a pass? Unbelieveable ! God graciously and generously forgives a repentant sinner; however, Mr. Biden is showing no signs of being repentant.

Tigna
Tigna
3 years ago
Reply to  Ellen Herrmann

He will never apologize for all his misdeeds! He’s got dementia and doesn’t even know what he’s doing. Obama, Soros, Chinese are pulling his strings.

Maria Ann Valente
Maria Ann Valente
3 years ago
Reply to  Tigna

That is so true. I wish the American people would open their eyes and take action!

Judith A York
Judith A York
3 years ago

I feel the Pope should step up to the plate regarding President Biden. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. If he is Catholic he can’t support the left agenda of abortion and insane sexual agenda…he either needs to be Catholic all the way or be removed from the Catholic Church—but that is my opionion.

Marlene
Marlene
3 years ago

[email protected]
I think it is downright horrible with the church. Biden should not be able to take communion plus Biden says he is a main member of the church. Both Biden and priests that allows Biden taking communion are KNOWN LIARS and all should not be allowed in the church..
PERIOD. Abortions are horrible. Killing babies.

Tigna
Tigna
3 years ago
Reply to  Marlene

Amen 🙏 to that!!!

Bret
Bret
3 years ago

Catholics have always been low life pieces of crap just read the Canterbury Tales a true account of the Catholic Church in Chaucers time! Sending people into war then when a soldier dies in battle kidnapping the female children and wives and pimping them out in the basement of the Church! As well as stealing the soldiers land and selling it! News flash RETARDS Mary’s body was a vessel in which Jesus was born, she herself does not deserve the praise you numb nuts give her, taking glory from GOD and Jesus is not appreciated by GOD! You will find out when you meet him for the moment you are judged, SPF 10 million will not help you where you will end up for eternity!!!

grin n bear it
grin n bear it
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Qh Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bernard England
Bernard England
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

I have to agree with you after all the atrocities the church has committed and whats worse, covered up like the govt.

David A.
David A.
2 years ago

Just like the church of England. Thanks for bringing that up..

Will
Will
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Brett…what does SPF stand for? Please answer, I would like to know. Thanks!

Nancy Murpjy
Nancy Murpjy
3 years ago
Reply to  Will

It’s a reference to sunblock ratings. SPF 15 is low level, SPF 70 is the highest I’ve seen for sale ( often aimed at vulnerable infants).

Miguel Sundance
Miguel Sundance
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Hey, thanks for the divine judgment and conviction as a self appointed god. I shall cut the beating hearts from my enemies to appease you. It’s a great thing you have read at least one book in your life.

In His Name through Mary.
In His Name through Mary.
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

God Himself crowned Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. “God gives His graces through the Immaculate Heart of Mary…ask graces from her, for the Lord has confided the peace of the world to her”. Pray for peace. Be very careful what you say about the Blessed Virgin Mary. “Abandoning the Mother is but one step away of abandoning the Son”.

Stephen Weiss
Stephen Weiss
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Bret, you are one sick dude, get some help man, seriously.

Wilber
Wilber
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

you talk and sound like a full blown dumbocrat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David A.
David A.
2 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Sorry Bret, attacking Christianity and Mary for the sins of man just shows how simple minded and confused you are.

Bret
Bret
3 years ago

If that’s not enough for you rea the bible! Then look at what the Catholics did to Jesus for overturning a cart of trinkets for sale and claiming that the Catholic Faith is just a faith and not a true religion! The punishment definitely did not match up with what you would call a petty crime!

Will
Will
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

That post was just a little confusing….

Bernout39
Bernout39
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Rather incoherent diatribe here. If you are talking about Christ in the Temple getting rid of the merchants there, He was right to get them out of God’s house. Remember, however, these people were not Catholics, not even Christian at that time. They were Jews. This was a Jewish Temple and he was a Jewish man who saw what was happening, knew it was wrong and did something about it.

Wilber
Wilber
3 years ago
Reply to  Bret

another lost soul like biden,just rambles on and on and on and on and on!!!!!

Red Herring
Red Herring
2 years ago
Reply to  Bret

Hey Brett, get a life and stay out of ours! Typical leftist, wants to control other people while his life goes up in flames.Truly sad human being!

John Baughman
John Baughman
3 years ago

Here we see a prime example of how the evil part of politics ( be ye in the world but not of it) have invaded even the Papacy! Not everything about politics is evil, as good governance is a part of proper order, designed to bring good to citizens of the world. Let us all be about good governance, as it is with the power of the people of a free NATION!

Je
Je
3 years ago

Seems like Pope Benedict is afraid of offending the liberals. Pretty much a non opinion .

Robert
Robert
3 years ago

Cowards never express their true sentiments for fear of retaliation

grin n bear it
grin n bear it
3 years ago
Reply to  Robert

it takes one to know one!!
Just that the Pope Emeritus is not the coward here!!

AZtejas41
AZtejas41
3 years ago
Reply to  grin n bear it

Benedict is without a doubt, not a Christian. A Christian could never support abortion.

get serious
get serious
3 years ago

If it is even possible that a person with the morals of Joe Biden CAN be a devout Catholic, then I don’t want to be a Catholic.

Wilber
Wilber
3 years ago
Reply to  get serious

the media call you what they want .not a true meaning of the word devout….

Linda Waxman
Linda Waxman
3 years ago

For the Pope not to speak out about Biden’s claims to be a devout Catholic, is shameful. Biden clearly is pro abortion or he would not support it and add that being a Catholic prevents him from jumping in that wagon. That our Pope protects Biden on his claim to be a catholic in good standing is unbelievable.

Mari Gi
Mari Gi
3 years ago

False Catholic Church. False church of the world. Revelation. Abortion is wrong in God’s eyes. The Catholic Church is of the world not of the real God and Bible.

Pops
Pops
3 years ago

From my understanding of the catholic religion joey is being excused. Actually, he should be ex-communicated because of his abortion beliefs and actions.

Scotty
Scotty
3 years ago
Reply to  Pops

Sin IS thought , word, and deed!

David Boober
David Boober
3 years ago

These are not the Catholics (Joe and the Pope)that taught me or raised me!

CDG
CDG
3 years ago

Is Benedict saying that TWO priests who have denied Biden Holy Communion were wrong? Benedict does not “understand” that Biden supports all forms of abortion (including late term) and even boasts about it? And he does not “understand” Biden’s own words that there’s “at least three genders”? Let me tell you what I do not understand: why Biden was not excommunicated 40 years ago?

Scotty
Scotty
3 years ago
Reply to  CDG

And has taken money from Planed Parenthood, like Judas.

Me You
Me You
3 years ago

Yep! Make excuses for Biden! I am sure that God will make excuses for YOU, too!!!

grin n bear it
grin n bear it
3 years ago
Reply to  Me You

I’m sure he does

Scotty
Scotty
3 years ago
Reply to  Me You

I am imperfect,I pray for God’s grace

jjofaz
jjofaz
3 years ago

What am I doing in the Catholic Church if it is so wishy-washy about something that was a mortal sin a few years ago? The doctrines of my faith were so explicit and cut and dry that a devout Catholic did not question them. Now a past & present Pope trying to stay within the political framework of the liberal/socialist dogma are NOT explicitly defaming abortion. What the hell is going on? Is it time to bow out of the church and keep my own faith to myself and let the popes fail on their own?

Bernard England
Bernard England
3 years ago
Reply to  jjofaz

I have, a man needs not a rock or a church to have faith in God.

Kenneth
Kenneth
3 years ago

The Pope is as demented as Joe is. They can both try and argue with God, when they see him. Neither one will get very far.

Rodger Shingledecker
Rodger Shingledecker
3 years ago
Reply to  Kenneth

If Biden and Polosi are good Catholics, GOD help us.

grin n bear it
grin n bear it
3 years ago
Reply to  Kenneth

Joe yes than you, but there is a BIG mountain and some s..,and you two still
won’t be anywhere near the POPE. GOD DOES THE JUDGING NOT YOU.
all in good time

Vicki
Vicki
3 years ago

THE 6th COMMANDMENT
“THOU SHALL NOT KILL”

AZtejas41
AZtejas41
3 years ago

Well, he does appear to be fully Jesuit and “the ends justify the means”. But, he could by nothing more than a lying SOB, which would mean he is not a Christian.

Terry
Terry
3 years ago

It strong enough!

Terry
Terry
3 years ago

Not strong enough!

Margaret
Margaret
3 years ago

Wimpy, vague, placating comments.

Scotty
Scotty
3 years ago

There’s a word for Joe’s Catholicism: Hipachristian.

L smith
L smith
3 years ago

With that reply I’m wondering if the Pope is a devout Catholic. He should of answered that question with conviction. I don’t see any If your a Democrat exemptions in the Bible. Such a disappointment. The devil is clearly working overtime

Mac
Mac
3 years ago

Ridiculous! Biden only cares about himself, not babies or the americanpeople!

William Raymond
William Raymond
3 years ago

He is avoiding the issue. Biden is for abortion in just about any situation be it personal or as a member of a political party that supports post delivery abortion. He is therefore in favor of murder of a living and breathing human child. No if ands or buts. A firm stand should be taken by all of the Catholic Church. Anything else is a fallacy of Catholic Faith.

Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins
3 years ago

As a Non practicing faithful Catholic, I am increasingly lost at how Communistic the Papacy is !

Jojodmonkey
Jojodmonkey
3 years ago

Thank you Pope Benedict! You had better be careful, the antichrist Jorge Mario Bergoglio will try to murder you soon!

Francesca
Francesca
3 years ago

Biden needs to go to confession, God will settle up with him on his judgement day….will go through his book of good deeds….Well that chapter won’t be in there….

David A.
David A.
2 years ago
Reply to  Francesca

Now that is funny. Joes book of good deeds would never reach the heavens. He could try mailing it to hell. Satan I hear likes a good laugh..

Dan Nyambi
Dan Nyambi
3 years ago

Did he actually say Biden is devout or has his words been twisted by the editors?

Madeleine
Madeleine
3 years ago

No my dear, Pope Benedict will not convince me he left voluntarily! Soros had a lot to do with it and Obama. No Pope ever steps down, its a lifetime appointment. NWO Globalist Francis was pushed din his place. As for Biden if he is a God fearing man he managed to fool us all! He was behind organizing his first wife and baby girls death and hyntes one wife and child too

David A.
David A.
2 years ago
Reply to  Madeleine

The current Pope spend years abetting and protecting the Communist in South America. Just how does someone like that become the leader of the church? It’s just beyond belief..

Melissa
Melissa
3 years ago

They may get a free pass here on earth. But when it comes to the day they go before God, they have to answer for their actions. Judgement day will determine if they go to Heaven or Hell. We all make mistakes but ppl like the liberals telling young girls and women it’s ok to kill their unborn baby for yrs, that is inexcusable. Everyone has to ask for forgiveness but to me there are some things that are unforgiveable.

Jac
Jac
3 years ago

Are you serious? What in the world! No wonder Biden and Pelosi are proabortionists! The church didn’t teach them what the Bible had to say.

Patsy
Patsy
3 years ago

Like the Alaskan governor once said, “you can put lipstick on a pig,
but it’s “still a pig”!!
Biden goes against the Catholic church on his abortion and homosexual
stance, so it’s questionable. To put politics before God is wrong.
The first Commandment says “thou shalt have no other gods before me”……..What he’s doing is putting the democratic party before God. not to mention he supports MURDER of the unborn babies, up to the time of delivery, and he upholds & supports the “abominable homosexuals”. 3 very serious sins. He’s going against GOD.

Stephen Weiss
Stephen Weiss
3 years ago

wow, excellent job of straddling the fence, ‘he’s devout except for what he does’

Rosario McAfee
Rosario McAfee
3 years ago

What a disgrace for the Catholic Church leaders not to take a stronger stance on Abortion!

Major Mac
Major Mac
3 years ago

Just like most other Leftist, socio, communists, Democraps: Hippocrates!
God please have mercy on their souls, for they know not what they are doing, or that they are going to hell after death.

Last edited 3 years ago by Major Mac
Catherine
Catherine
3 years ago

Current Pope Francis is a liberal socialist from South America who befriends Muslims who believe in killing Christians. Not trust worthy.
I would trust Benedict but not as much as I trusted John Paul!✝️

Barbara
Barbara
3 years ago

The pope is s socialist and is like a bad parent who makes one more excuse for an errant child

Phil
Phil
3 years ago

The Pope has been off base on several issues. He had no trouble criticizing American policy under the last administration but it is the Dem Party that violates real human rights.
Stop voting Democrate.

jesumner
jesumner
3 years ago

Joe is as “personally opposed to abortion” as much as he is personally opposed to plagiarism.

Angela
Angela
3 years ago

He is way too kind and naive.

Cindy B
Cindy B
3 years ago

Isn’t he the Pope that said Jesus wasn’t the only way to Heaven? Who cares what he has to say about anything else?

George
George
3 years ago

Biden is disgusting liar and hypocrite. Incompetent liberal scum both him a d his equally stupid vp.

Bonniefree
Bonniefree
2 years ago

I think Pope Benedict is a FARCE and has jumped the rails as to who he is following! Satan can lead even the most devout appearing individuals! Biden is of two minds, Read the Bible if you ask how God looks at those two-faced individuals! Both these are traversing a dangerous path! It does not turn out well! God has foretold us all things through his love letter aka Bible!

Nancy
Nancy
2 years ago

Thats like saying that you are a practicing Catholic but telling everyone that you don’t believe in God.