It seems like Pope Francis is determined to see that his papacy is marked by an extraordinary level of controversy, much of it generated by him within the Catholic Church itself. While the Christian faith is no stranger to theological disputes since its inception 2,000 years ago, some periods have obviously been marked by more vigorous debates than others, much to the regret of devoted adherents to the Faith.
Yet Pope Francis doesn’t seem to be troubled by being the center of some very divisive disputes, or the fact that he is the one who has created them.
He has taken a strong position in favor of open immigration, and has made statements on theology that are in direct opposition to historic Christian doctrine such as his proclamation that all religions worship the same god.
He recently took a very charitable and supportive position on Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro, an avowed atheist, who just died.
But this time he may have really done it. See page two.
Boycott products made in China.
Linda K. Fulton I guess your opinion is not qualified, then.
And Cynthia, unless you’re praying to God for the Pope to die, I don’t know what “help” you are soliciting.
About the time you think you have to look into inner jungles to find people clinging to primitive belief systems …. here come another set of costume wearing humans with a direct line to the gods. Evolve already. Walk upright, don’t ya?
This current Pope is an evil man, hypocrite!
How about a real citation verifying the premise that he is going to allow the Chinese to pick a bishop? It does sound outrageous, but if it is f**e news, it is nothing.
Francis is no pope
I see the same thing…should His Holiness espouse his radical views as “EX CATHEDRA”…this Roman Catholic may dive for the exit and do private prayer and contemplation.
you know, there still hasnt been a proper response from the catholic faith over the number of child abuse cases. until they actually condemn the pedophile priests and turn them over to the authorities, it’s kind of hard to have any respect for them. so this new pope inherits a mess of a religion and takes it a few steps further. honestly what do you expect?
I I too thank the Pope is a kook!