[NYer]

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[RedStateRocker]

Two things I notice a LOT:
1-Few understand the concept of Papal Infallibility. They don't realize that the Pope is only considered “infallible” in matters of doctrine and then only when speaking Ex Cathedra. Preaching a sermon or writing an article he is NOT considered infallible. It's analogous to a supreme court justice; giving a speech at a college commencement they are just another jurist but saying the same thing when writing a majority opinion they are the final word. Same person saying the same thing but two VERY different levels of authority.
2-The previous Pope was unique not only amongst popes but amongst world leaders in understanding the media and the modern world's hunger for ‘infotainment’, for being communicated to; The current pope will not and can not compare to his predecessor in charisma or outreach, few who have ever lived in the last century can.

[lastchance]

The lack of a standing Papal army also kind of puts a crimp in plans to enforce doctrine amongst the heretics and criminals within the rank and file.