Just look all presidents go talk to him and ask for advice.
2006-12-09 19:34:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And the pope went to the mosque in turkey and he put the two religions on friendlier terms
2006-12-09 19:37:29 · update #1
I don't know guys but I find it amazing that 1 man has that kind of power even with those outside the Roman catholic Church,
2006-12-09 19:41:09 · update #2
ya
2006-12-09 19:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its good P.R. on both sides. Hasn't almost every head of state and country in the world ,plus film and recording stars had meetings with a Pope.
I don't even think that the Pope makes individual decisions in these time. Like a Crown Head or President of a country ,he has a panel of Cardinals, made up of people who are specialists in diverse areas,he is like a chairman of a company.
Due to the Middle East situation it was a great thing for him to be seen as having no bias regarding Islam. He even turned to the east to pray.
This is correct political and religious etiquette for 2006 and both sides are to be commended for carrying out this demonstration of tolerance.
But I doubt if they turn to him for advice, other than personal if they belong to the Roman Catholic faith.
Our Johnnie Howard only bows down for George W. anyway.He may have to ask George's advice ,and check if it was a good idea to go and see the Pope
2006-12-10 03:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by sistablu...Maat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is considered to be the holiest man in the whole wide world, and is said to speak to god. A lot of people would look up to a man like that, especally christians. So yeah, the pope has good persuasive power. If he told people to jump off of a bridge so many would.
2006-12-10 03:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by *Chinisu* 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The pope certainly hasn't persuaded me that he's serious about cleaning up his own house. Yes, I'm referring to the pedophilia scandals here. Ditto the last pope.
The pope is a political head of state as well as a religious official. When other politicians officials talk to him it's usually more about diplomacy than religion.
2006-12-10 03:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I think that the Pope is drunk on his own power and dangerous for the world.
And that doesn't say much for the American Presidents.
As for Canada, I know my Prime Minister doesn't go talk to the Pope and get his advice on anything. Religion doesn't play any part in Canadian politics. Unlike the US.
2006-12-10 03:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
he has only symbolic power. he's like a gamble. world powers use him as a voice only because of what he represents to a certain group of people. sometimes his advice works if the other leader in the conflict is catholic.
2006-12-10 03:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by odieman_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is the authority of the Vatican. He is responsible for a long list of problems I won't even get into. His comments are inappropriate, biassed and vehement. I am not blaming Catholics here.
2006-12-10 03:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By position alone he does carry a lot of wait yes. But as a person, I hate to say that he's already made some remarks he shouldn't have.
2006-12-10 03:39:48 · answer #8 · answered by Coool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't mean he persuades me in any way! But i guess If you're catholic then yes!
2006-12-10 03:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends the way he talks
because if he gonna do as he did with Irak
all the good job the past Papa did, this one gonna give zero to the catholic church
2006-12-10 03:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by mariagarzasea 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only over those that are gullible. World leaders use him to better control the masses.
2006-12-10 03:37:20 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋