Not wasting any time, progressive demand that the Pope ordains women.

[Michie]

Theologian and nun Martha Zechmeister CJ from El Salvador writes to the new Pope




A Mary Ward sister - yet another Jesuit-inspired order detached from Catholic realities


Her foundress was not.
Her letter!

I am delighted by your election. I am immensely happy that with you, a man of the missionary Church, a man of true interculturality, a "shepherd who smells of sheep," has been elected Pope. And I am grateful that your election promises continuity with the work of Pope Francis. He has brought back to the center of the Church what belongs there: unconditional commitment to the vulnerable, the marginalized, the "discarded." This is Jesus' practice, and we must mobilize all our strengths for it. The choice of you and the name Leo, which you chose for yourself, give me hope that you will continue to lead the Church forward on this chosen path.


I myself am a nun and a teacher of theology. Last Thursday, May 8, 2025, I and my students, all young religious men, watched, spellbound, on their cell phones and laptops in a small lecture hall in El Salvador as the white smoke rose. We were swept away by the spirit of the cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square. We heard your first "Peace be with you" – and we were happy to hear this powerful word, into a world torn by war! And when you addressed us in Spanish and expressed your respect for the faith of Latin Americans, there was no stopping you.

I feel deeply connected to you

Continued below.

Not wasting any time, progressive demand that the Pope ordains women.

cathcon.blogspot.com

 

[chevyontheriver]

Theologian and nun Martha Zechmeister CJ from El Salvador writes to the new Pope




A Mary Ward sister - yet another Jesuit-inspired order detached from Catholic realities


Her foundress was not.
Her letter!

I am delighted by your election. I am immensely happy that with you, a man of the missionary Church, a man of true interculturality, a "shepherd who smells of sheep," has been elected Pope. And I am grateful that your election promises continuity with the work of Pope Francis. He has brought back to the center of the Church what belongs there: unconditional commitment to the vulnerable, the marginalized, the "discarded." This is Jesus' practice, and we must mobilize all our strengths for it. The choice of you and the name Leo, which you chose for yourself, give me hope that you will continue to lead the Church forward on this chosen path.


I myself am a nun and a teacher of theology. Last Thursday, May 8, 2025, I and my students, all young religious men, watched, spellbound, on their cell phones and laptops in a small lecture hall in El Salvador as the white smoke rose. We were swept away by the spirit of the cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square. We heard your first "Peace be with you" – and we were happy to hear this powerful word, into a world torn by war! And when you addressed us in Spanish and expressed your respect for the faith of Latin Americans, there was no stopping you.

I feel deeply connected to you

Continued below.

Not wasting any time, progressive demand that the Pope ordains women.

cathcon.blogspot.com

This might be a very good thing. We will get to see early on how pope Leo responds. Does he say ‘yes’? Does he say ‘no’. Does he have a dodgy answer?

 

[Michie]

This might be a very good thing. We will get to see early on how pope Leo responds. Does he say ‘yes’? Does he say ‘no’. Does he have a dodgy answer?

From what I have read, it will be a hard no.

 

[NextLevel]

This might be a very good thing. We will get to see early on how pope Leo responds. Does he say ‘yes’? Does he say ‘no’. Does he have a dodgy answer?

Do you think that there is any possibility at all that the pope will ordain women?

 

[chevyontheriver]

Do you think that there is any possibility at all that the pope will ordain women?

It would be a total change in doctrine, so no. I think those pushing for it will be distressed if they hear a 'no', but it may be good for them that they hear a 'no' quite early on. They can either accept that OR go and start their own little religion.

Even pope Francis, that great non-answer operator, said a flat out 'no'. So I'm not going to lose sleep over it. But I do think it is great that the issue is raised so quickly so hopefully it can be put to bed equally quickly.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

The new pope will probably say no. The emphasis was for unity when coming to a consensus.

This concept has divided many protestant denominations.

 

[RileyG]

What’s wrong with being a nun or religious sister? We need more of them!

 

[RileyG]

Do you think that there is any possibility at all that the pope will ordain women?

Never. It’s not possible. Period.

 

[RileyG]

Theologian and nun Martha Zechmeister CJ from El Salvador writes to the new Pope




A Mary Ward sister - yet another Jesuit-inspired order detached from Catholic realities


Her foundress was not.
Her letter!

I am delighted by your election. I am immensely happy that with you, a man of the missionary Church, a man of true interculturality, a "shepherd who smells of sheep," has been elected Pope. And I am grateful that your election promises continuity with the work of Pope Francis. He has brought back to the center of the Church what belongs there: unconditional commitment to the vulnerable, the marginalized, the "discarded." This is Jesus' practice, and we must mobilize all our strengths for it. The choice of you and the name Leo, which you chose for yourself, give me hope that you will continue to lead the Church forward on this chosen path.


I myself am a nun and a teacher of theology. Last Thursday, May 8, 2025, I and my students, all young religious men, watched, spellbound, on their cell phones and laptops in a small lecture hall in El Salvador as the white smoke rose. We were swept away by the spirit of the cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square. We heard your first "Peace be with you" – and we were happy to hear this powerful word, into a world torn by war! And when you addressed us in Spanish and expressed your respect for the faith of Latin Americans, there was no stopping you.

I feel deeply connected to you

Continued below.

Not wasting any time, progressive demand that the Pope ordains women.

cathcon.blogspot.com

I wonder what’s the average age of her religious community is? 75? 85?

 

[Michie]

I wonder what’s the average age of her religious community is? 75? 85?

Here is their site.

About Us – Congregatio Jesu

www.congregatiojesu.org

 

[RileyG]

Here is their site.

About Us – Congregatio Jesu

www.congregatiojesu.org

Ah, some are in their 50s and 60s.

 

[chevyontheriver]

What’s wrong with being a nun or religious sister? We need more of them!

They want the 'power'.

 

[RileyG]

They want the 'power'.

tsk tsk tsk