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Sunday, April 29. 2018

Pope Francis wants to make a mess


And it seems he wants to: Pope Francis’s Mess


There is a very long history of popes behaving politically instead of spiritually. Historically, popes were often worldly powers. It's not all religion.

Posted by The News Junkie at 16:47 | Comments (6) | Trackbacks (0)

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He should read The Benedict Option, eh?
#1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2018-04-29 17:37 (Reply)
The Pope by now should know that Evil is in the hearts of men and no amount of programs and exhortations will change that. Only the Prince of Peace can help an individual change that for that individual. As the Vicar of Christ, get on with the job of helping individuals better themselves.
#2 Blick on 2018-04-30 01:02 (Reply)
Whew, that is some insider baseball.

Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic if you ask me.
#3 peacelovewoodstock on 2018-04-30 08:34 (Reply)
Have to disagree with you on the Titanic comment Peacelovewoodstock.

I'm Catholic, and tend to be traditional, but I don't worry about the church's future, and especially don't worry about the impact of one Pope. Mostly I don't worry because I don't listen to or believe the media. I get my news from the source.

The Catholic church has 1.2 billion people worldwide. It has had innumerable great writers over the years, and countless wonderful leaders at all levels.

There have always been people ready to condemn, but they miss the good.
#3.1 LP on 2018-04-30 18:07 (Reply)
If I hadn't left the Catholic Church already, the thoughts, words and actions of this Pope would've made sure I did.
#4 jimg on 2018-04-30 18:55 (Reply)
jimg, just curious. Where did you go when you let the Catholic church? To another Christian church?
#4.1 LP on 2018-05-01 20:31 (Reply)

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