Now that Rush has jumped in Daniel Burke @ Belief Blog on Rush & the Pope to replace the wilting Sarah Palin - methinks there are a lot of Conservative Catholics who are will reassess their thoughts on religion & politics. Not too long ago, they were happily pointing out how we Catholics had to vote based upon candidates' stances towards gay marriage and abortion. I doubt they will be as loud about recommending we vote based upon candidates stances towards unfettered capitalism.
Not much more to add. I am just a struggling Catholic who was on the verge of leaving my church because of politics in the pews. I still don't want my Priest or Archbishop involved in politics - on the right or the left. But Pope Francis is demonstrating just how important and positive a role the Pope can play. I never anticipated an outcome this beautiful.