This Pope is trying to turn me Catholic

Filed in National by on September 19, 2013

The way things were going under the past two unreformed Nazi Popes, I didn’t think I’d see a Pope talking about how the Church is supposed to enact the gospels of Jesus by being compassionate and serving the poor.

“We have to find a new balance,” he said in the interview, published in Jesuit journals across the world. “Otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel.”

He added: “The church’s pastoral ministry cannot be obsessed with the transmission of a disjointed multitude of doctrines to be imposed insistently.”

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  1. Tom McKenney says:

    Finally a pope who acts like a Catholic

  2. Geezer says:

    Gives new meaning to the question, “Is the Pope Catholic?”

    Be on the lookout for bears in porta-potties.

  3. Aoine says:

    Lol. Well maybe his message of ” change or fail” was really meant for,the GOP

    On another note …..Paul Ryan cames out for immigration reform

    http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/key-republican-paul-ryan-comes-out-swinging-for-immigration-reform-at-irish-event-224383831.html

    Did hell freeze over today?

  4. Another Mike says:

    Francis, though a Jesuit, speaks and acts in the spirit of his namesake. He reminds me of the Franciscan priests I encountered in college, most of whom made me proud to be Catholic. I see or talk to them and I smile, then I have that smile slapped off my face by any number of U.S. bishops.

  5. Steve Newton says:

    Another Mike raises an interesting point (perhaps unintentionally): rhetoric is great, and I’m really appreciative.

    But let’s watch what happens when it is time to appoint some new bishops.

  6. Delaware Dem says:

    Steve… I agree. Let’s put it this way: I am very encouraged. I am also very worried. We all know the Vatican took out John Paul I because he wanted to change things. I hope Francis has a food taster.

  7. Steve Newton says:

    DelDem given where Francis came up through the ranks in South America, I’d bet he’s pretty difficult to kill.

  8. Dave says:

    Francis telegraphed his views in many ways while he was in Argentina. The College knew who and what they were selecting. Who knows what drove their choice? Still, as with all institutions, some may be filled with joy; others with consternation. American bishops are probably not those filled with joy and we will see how much dissent Francis tolerates, since most Popes adhere to the adage of “my way or the highway.” It’s an interesting time to be Catholic.

  9. Delaware Dem says:

    Popes are one of the few remaining absolute monarchs. So yes, it is their way or the highway.

  10. city democrat says:

    2 Nazi- popes- ? Benedict and who else were Nazi popes – you referring to Poland’s favorite son? who faced the horrors of Nazism and Communism like much of Central and Eastern Europe- and broad brush Benedict? a doctrine following theologian really – ? a Nazi

  11. AGovernor says:

    Being Catholic is where it’s at.

    Pope Francis has us talking about serious issues and that is good. I hope he continues to challenge us to reflect on our faith and what and who we are called to be.

  12. Tom McKenney says:

    Popes are one of the few remaining absolute monarchs. So yes, it is their way or the highway

    Most Catholics don’t pay that much attention to the Vatican