Wikipedia:The Pope is Catholic

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The Pope is Catholic. You probably knew that. But does a person completely ignorant of Christianity or religion in general know that? What about a person who is isolated from knowledge of the Western World?

While there is no need to go into highly specific detail, it's always good to give an explanation just in case there's that one guy who just doesn't know. Even if something is really well known amongst English speakers, please remember that Wikipedia exists in many languages.[1] Even though many Westerners know that Benedict XVI is not a Methodist,[2] does everyone in the world know that? (Let's ignore the fact everyone does not have access to Wikipedia. Yet. One of Wikipedia's goals is that they will.)

Don't make assumptions, and don't be afraid to explain something. Be bold but be civil.

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  1. ^ Full Text: Cui Objects to Wikipedia Shutdown. Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive. The Washington Post Company (2006-02-19). Retrieved on 2007-02-15.
  2. ^ German cardinal elected new pope. CNN Online. Time Warner (2005-04-20). Retrieved on 2007-02-15.