The article critiques the hypocritical reactions of public figures and media to the passing of Pope Francis, spotlighting their complicity in the injustices he condemned. It highlights statements from leaders like Keir Starmer and Joe Biden, illustrating a dissonance between their praises for the pope's advocacy for the poor and marginalized, and their own policies that undermined these very groups. The coverage of the pope's powerful stances on issues like the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is also examined, questioning the sincerity behind the tributes offered by those benefiting from the status quo.
The deaths of major public figures can provoke the most grotesque outpourings of hypocrisy.
Pope Francis was a pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten, said Keir Starmer.
In his last Easter address, he condemned the death and destruction and resulting dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation.
Pope Francis reiterated his support for a Palestinian state, declaring: Peace-making requires courage, much more so than warfare.
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