Pope Courting Young Voters in Election Year

By Walker King

April 20, 2014

Pope Francis made a series of campaign appearances yesterday throughout the Vatican, strongly reaffirming his commitment to seeking the youth vote in the impending Papal election, where he will seek a second term.

Speaking first from the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, and then at a second location 100 yards south of the Basilica, the Pope made a number of campaign promises to appeal to young voters.

“We will begin a new era of compassion and brotherhood in the church!” Francis said to an adoring crowd.

The Pope has made a point of incorporating issues that poll as strong concerns for young voters, from conceding that homosexuals will not burn in hell so long as they don’t act on their sinful urges to agreeing with many youth caucuses that women are not, in every case, completely inferior to men.

A pro-Francis PAC, “Students to Re-Elect the Pope,” has been instrumental in organizing efforts to register young Vatican citizens to vote and informing them on the issues.

“We face strong competition this year, but I’m confident that our efforts will triumph in the end. Young voters are the future of the papacy,” explained Salvio Vigitello, president of SREEP. “One more year for Pope Francis!”

Pope Francis is running unopposed.