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.
Your pop ups SUCK!
The Pope’s statements and actions are ANTIthetical to CHRIST’s teachings.
The current Pope has exposed the Catholic Church’s hypocrisy. I feel sorry for ALL of the people suckered by them over the centuries.
Cardinal Zen…you are CORRECT! Pope Francis has a progressive/liberal agenda. Time for him to resign and have a Pope who will defend the Church.
Well done Cardinal Zen! This pope is not the Vicar of Christ, but rather a socialist using the Papal trappings to redistribute wealth.
there is a long tradition in the Church that allowed monarchs to choose or veto bishops etc in their realm. That being said, I agree that atheist communist China is a different situation.
The Pope is a NUT. On top of that the Catholic Church turned a personal relationship with GOD into a devisive religion.
I am also a believer in the pope being “first among equals” and I do not believe that the pope should have exclusive power, as has evolved over the centuries. I would have no problem with married priests or even women priests.
There are a lot if denominations that believe in the rapture.when people dissapear yoh will believe then i hope Elizabeth Johnston-Holt
This Pope is way off base on far too many issues….