As an atheist, I say why dont you stand up for what you believe in.

It is a belief system based on faith, why do you want to secularise it to keep the media and the politicians happy? If you believe the story get up on your hind legs and tell the world....don't spend the rest of your lives apologising for what you believe in.

You lot dont deserve a Pope! You seem to care more about your personal popularity on an internet forum than your spiritual beliefs.