Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening

[Michie]

Pope Francis definitively ruled out the possibility of visiting France for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral on his return flight on Friday from Southeast Asia.

Speaking during an in-flight press conference on the papal plane on Sept. 13, the pope resolutely stated: “I will not go to Paris!”

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Pope Francis to visit Paris for the long-awaited reopening of the historic cathedral, which is set to take place on Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

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Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening

On the plane back to Rome after his journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris for the Notre Dame cathedral reopening.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[Offline4Better.]

Pope Francis definitively ruled out the possibility of visiting France for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral on his return flight on Friday from Southeast Asia.

Speaking during an in-flight press conference on the papal plane on Sept. 13, the pope resolutely stated: “I will not go to Paris!”

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Pope Francis to visit Paris for the long-awaited reopening of the historic cathedral, which is set to take place on Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Continued below.

Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening

On the plane back to Rome after his journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris for the Notre Dame cathedral reopening.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

Why would the Pope skip out on this momentous occasion? Our current Pope is both good, and somewhat strange, and somewhat controversial. As a Catholic, there is one thing I do not like about our denomination: We rely too much on the Pope, when we should put 99% of our reliance on Christ, no make that 100%.

 

[Michie]

Why would the Pope skip out on this momentous occasion? Our current Pope is both good, and somewhat strange, and somewhat controversial. As a Catholic, there is one thing I do not like about our denomination: We rely too much on the Pope, when we should put 99% of our reliance on Christ, no make that 100%.

The Catholic Church is not a denomination. It is the Church Christ established. It is not like an offshoot denomination. And we do rely on Jesus Christ 100%. What do you mean by relying on the Pope?

 

[chevyontheriver]

Pope Francis definitively ruled out the possibility of visiting France for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral on his return flight on Friday from Southeast Asia.

Speaking during an in-flight press conference on the papal plane on Sept. 13, the pope resolutely stated: “I will not go to Paris!”

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Pope Francis to visit Paris for the long-awaited reopening of the historic cathedral, which is set to take place on Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

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Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening

On the plane back to Rome after his journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris for the Notre Dame cathedral reopening.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

That’s quite OK. It can reopen just fine without him. Maybe he should take a theology refresher course on the uniqueness of Jesus Christ instead.

 

[Ave Maria]

I don't understand why he won't be there, but I assume he has a good reason for not being there.

 

[chevyontheriver]

I don't understand why he won't be there, but I assume he has a good reason for not being there.

Well, being a bit older myself I would be exhausted after his trip. I did a two day trip finishing yesterday and I’m tired. So I get it.

 

[RileyG]

I don't understand why he won't be there, but I assume he has a good reason for not being there.

He's quite old. I don't blame him?

 

[RileyG]

Why would the Pope skip out on this momentous occasion? Our current Pope is both good, and somewhat strange, and somewhat controversial. As a Catholic, there is one thing I do not like about our denomination: We rely too much on the Pope, when we should put 99% of our reliance on Christ, no make that 100%.

Catholicism is Christianity. Not a denomination of Christianity

 

[Offline4Better.]

Catholicism is Christianity. Not a denomination of Christianity

That is true. The Catholic church is the closest to the original early Christian church. I have no idea what went on with the Assyrian church, but only the Catholics and Orthodox have a direct lineage to the first church in 33 AD. No other branch can claim that.

 

[RileyG]

That is true. The Catholic church is the closest to the original early Christian church. I have no idea what went on with the Assyrian church, but only the Catholics and Orthodox have a direct lineage to the first church in 33 AD. No other branch can claim that.

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They split in 431.

 

[Offline4Better.]

They split in 431.

That is before the Schism, so could one say that the Assyrian Church was the first schism?

 

[chevyontheriver]

That is before the Schism, so could one say that the Assyrian Church was the first schism?

Potentially yes. It is now 'almost' resolved.

 

[Offline4Better.]

Potentially yes. It is now 'almost' resolved.

Is the Assyrian church going to return back to the Catholic church?

 

[chevyontheriver]

Is the Assyrian church going to return back to the Catholic church?

Looks like it. Patience.

 

[Offline4Better.]

Looks like it. Patience.

That is good. And hey, patience is a virtue.

 

[FaithT]

That is good. And hey, patience is a virtue.

Patience is a virtue I don’t possess.

 

[Offline4Better.]

Patience is a virtue I don’t possess.

Same here, sister in Christ. Same here. I struggle to put on patience, as it is one of the most difficult Fruits of the Spirit to attain. Also, for myself, sometimes, I can be quick to judge others. Please pray that I do not judge others so harshly or quickly. I will pray for you as well, that God gives you more patience as well.

Colossians 3:12 (ESV): "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience "

 

[chevyontheriver]

Patience is a virtue I don’t possess.

Patience is maybe the only virtue I have left, having tried so many quick fixes and seen most of them fail.

 

[RileyG]

Looks like it. Patience.

That would be pretty awesome. I wonder about the ancient church of the east? Do they still exist?

 

[Ave Maria]

He's quite old. I don't blame him?

Yeah, I suppose that could be his reason for not going. I don't blame him for not going, either. As I said, I don't know what his reasons for not going are. He may very well have had a very good reason for choosing not to attend.