Pope ‘Not Offended’ By Being Called ‘Marxist’

Pope Francis was asked how he felt about conservatives calling him a Marxist. Of course anytime someone says anything that is not part of right-wing talking points, that label is tossed out as though it’s offensive. But that’s not how the Pope took it.

During an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Pope was asked about comments by “ultraconservatives” that in his remarks denouncing unfettered capitalism, he was preaching Marxism. This is what Pope Francis had to say.

“Marxist ideology is wrong. But I have met many Marxists in my life who are good people, so I don’t feel offended.”

He also said that everything he spoke of can “be found in the social Doctrine of the Church.”

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.