A Catholic Tug of War in the US Awaits Pope Francis

By Published on August 26, 2015

When Pope Francis starts his US road show next month, Catholics to his left and right will all be hoping to pull him a bit closer to their own causes. From the environment to the economy and everything in between, a nod from the pope could do wonders in boosting visibility β€” so ecclesial special interest groups are gearing up.

Nearly all Catholics continue to hold the pope in high esteem, and they’ll be thrilled to catch a glimpse of the popular pontiff meeting with President Obama, addressing Congress, speaking to the United Nations, and visiting inmates and immigrants in Philadelphia.

But for activist Catholics, each and every papal pronouncement will be scrutinized, spun, and amplified to give their pet projects a Francis boost.

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