GMA frets that Pope is ‘Interfering’ in U.S. politics

On Friday’s "Good Morning America," ABC anchors and reporters worried that the Pope may be "interfering in American politics." Correspondent Dan Harris discussed the Pope’s comments about pro-choice Catholic politicians and an ABC graphic offered this leading question, "Is Pope Pushing his Pulpit?"

Talking to conservative pollster Kellyanne Conway, Mr. Harris adopted a tone of surprise that the Pope, who lives way over in Europe, could have an impact on American politics:

Harris: "So even though he doesn't vote here, he doesn't live here, wasn't elected here, he can impact the race here?"

These people...what a sorry, pathetic bunch...

Harris went on to cite a speech given by the Pope that some took as a call for excommunication of Catholic, pro-choice politicians. (The Pope’s spokseman has since clarified that he was calling for denial of communion, not excommunication.) Shortly thereafter, Harris cited a liberal theologian who suggested that some Catholics would object to the Pope "dictating our political policies":

Harris: "Nonetheless, this comment will likely be taken to heart by many."

Chester Gillis (Professor of theology, Georgetown): "Both by Catholic politicians, who have some fear in their hearts now, by some American Bishops, and some Catholics who may say, ‘Oh, this is not a good sign. This means the church is going to be dictating our political policies."

This man, among others, gives theologians a bad name...

Harris closed the report, which aired at 7:11am, by quoting his good buddy Chet over how the Pope might be okay with driving people away from the church:

Harris: "Chet Gillis, the theologian you just heard from, said he thinks Pope Benedict might be willing to drive some people away from the church if he believes it will make the church more stronger [what?] and more orthodox and faithful."

I can't recall the last time I watch any network "news" show...I see none of it has changed.

Source...News Busters