Pontificate

Hypocrites do the devil’s drudgery in Christ’s livery. ~ Matthew Henry

The pope is dead

Some are in tears

Others barely notice 

 

News coverage 

Followed by observances

A new selection will commence 

 

It's time to gut this 

Top-heavy system

Steeped politics and greed 

 

Nothing ever changes 

Within this institution

Of pedophiles and degenerates

 

Women are still second class 

Children are preyed upon 

Accountability is not for the clergy 

 

Corruption is rampant 

The creed preached 

Is not upheld by its ordained members   

 

Today the world watches 

As tributes are announced 

A new pope will rise or will he 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was in tears when I learned of his passing yesterday morning. I had followed the news every day when he was hospitalized, and was vigilant of his struggle. May we all come to know the peace he now endures. Love your poignancy here, Mary. Such a beautiful read!

[emmajoygreen]

A child who became a man and chose his path, died yesterday - 21/04/2025. Many are crying at his passing.

THERE have been many men who were, are and will be proved evil. Meanwhile, think well of a Human Being who gave rather than took.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work, my friend.

[MCS]

Thomas, thank you for that.