mj.scuba Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Still waiting, so I'll ask a third time... What exactly does the Pope do? Seriously, I don't know. What exactly is the purpose of having a pope? You're local Catholic Church will be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Still waiting, so I'll ask a third time... What exactly does the Pope do? Seriously, I don't know. What exactly is the purpose of having a pope? The Pope is Gods representative on earth. He is the head of the Catholic church and leads it. Effectively he's president of the Catholic religion and head of state of Vatican City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxx Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The Pope is Gods representative on earth. He is the head of the Catholic church and leads it. Effectively he's president of the Catholic religion and head of state of Vatican City The Pope is not God's representative on Earth. This is a common misconception. The Pope is a head of state and as such taxpayers should contribute to his visit as they would with any head of state visit. Other countries do the same when our head of state visits them. As far as I'm aware the Pope is also here on business. The Pope was invited to visit. The Catholic church are contributing a large amount towards his visit even though he is a head of state. Also, what a lot of you have failed to think about is the fact that his visit will generate income in this country. Any visit of this scale involves people coming over to this country spending money. Also people who live here will travel to see him and spend money. Spending money in small businesses that need money at the moment. It is likely that the income generated by his visit will be more than the cost to the taxpayer for his visit. i.e. this country will profit from his visit. It is an important visit to many catholics. Surely this is a win win situation? Get over your prejudices people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky77 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I don't have a problem with the pope or his visit but i still think there is a tremendous amount of deception and covering up in the catholic church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The Association of Chief Constables allocate various responsibilities (traffic, terrorism, olympics etc.) to individual Chief Constables to take charge. The Chief Constable responsible for the security of the Pope's visit is the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire. A fair amount of his time, that of other SY Officers & staff, and expenses will arise. Is South Yorkshire being reimbursed for what is a national expense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingjimmy Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The Pope is not God's representative on Earth. This is a common misconception. The Pope is a head of state and as such taxpayers should contribute to his visit as they would with any head of state visit. Other countries do the same when our head of state visits them. But he's not a real head of state, he's a religious leader of a country that doesn't really exist, it's just so that he can get special treatment. Also, what a lot of you have failed to think about is the fact that his visit will generate income in this country. Any visit of this scale involves people coming over to this country spending money. Also people who live here will travel to see him and spend money. Spending money in small businesses that need money at the moment. It is likely that the income generated by his visit will be more than the cost to the taxpayer for his visit. i.e. this country will profit from his visit. I do not believe that. If someone could show this to be true then I would reconsider my position on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackrock Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Still waiting, so I'll ask a third time... What exactly does the Pope do? Seriously, I don't know. What exactly is the purpose of having a pope? the pope is the father of the roman catholic church. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackrock Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Perhaps to find a new church for a pedophilic priest thrown out of his last one. but of course that is just the extreamist militant not real catholics, not the true followers of the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 but of course that is just the extreamist militant not real catholics, not the true followers of the faith. Can't think of anything more extreme than following a sky pixie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackrock Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Can't think of anything more extreme than following a sky pixie. how about killing in the name of said pixe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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