By Mike Garcia Monday, 31 Aug 2015
Pope Francis upset many conservatives when he released his encyclical on climate change this summer, but it's certainly not the first time he's raised eyebrows. The pontiff's past comments on homosexuality, capitalism, and international geopolitics have also ruffled those on the right.
Gathered below are 22 past statements by the pope that prove he's a consistent leftist.
1. He has called for centralized redistribution of wealth.
2. He has contradicted the teachings of past popes.
3. He has decried "inequality" as "the root of social ills."
4. He has rejected the most basic tenets of market-based capitalism.
5. He has rejected basic tenets of personal liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
6. He has praised a children's book promoting homosexual coupling.
7. He has spoken at length about the need to combat climate change.
8. He has defended homosexuality.
9. He has downplayed issues important to conservatives.
10. He has alienated many devout Catholics.
11. He has criticized the institution of the Catholic church.
12. He has criticized his fellow priests, and past Catholic leaders.
13. He has discouraged evangelism of the Christian faith.
14. He has criticized free-market capitalism.
15. He accepted a blasphemous crucifix from communist Bolivian President Evo Morales.
16. He has defended labor unions.
17. He has criticized fruitful Catholic families.
18. He has seemingly advocated for cultural relativism.
19. He has encouraged more liberal academic traditions supported by many Jesuits.
20. He has offered friendly visits to cruel dictators like Cuban President Raśl Castro.
21. He will deliver mass in Cuba under a communist Che Guevara portrait.
22. He has softened church rules regarding divorce and remarriage.
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