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How can a Catholic be in communion with the pope if he doesn’t want anything to do with him?
For faithful Catholics, the pontificate of Francis has been like trying to survive 12 rounds with a heavyweight champion. Let’s review a few of the hits:
“Who am I to judge?”
“Breeding like rabbits”
“A plurality of religions is willed by God”
Cozying up to pro-abortion politicians
A disgraceful deal with the Chinese Communist Party
Promoting the work of Fr. James Martin
The scandalous Pontifical Academy for Life appointments
And that’s just off the top of my head! I’m sure you could rattle off many more. After nine years of this pontificate, most of us feel at least a bit woozy.
This unseemly situation can lead to some real soul-searching. As Catholics we are pre-programmed to respect, even like, our popes. But if we are being honest, Francis is a difficult man either to like or respect. His antagonism towards traditional and orthodox Catholics indicates that the feeling is mutual. Such distaste leads to the inevitable question: how can a Catholic be in communion with the pope if he doesn’t want anything to do with him?
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For faithful Catholics, the pontificate of Francis has been like trying to survive 12 rounds with a heavyweight champion. Let’s review a few of the hits:
“Who am I to judge?”
“Breeding like rabbits”
“A plurality of religions is willed by God”
Cozying up to pro-abortion politicians
A disgraceful deal with the Chinese Communist Party
Promoting the work of Fr. James Martin
The scandalous Pontifical Academy for Life appointments
And that’s just off the top of my head! I’m sure you could rattle off many more. After nine years of this pontificate, most of us feel at least a bit woozy.
This unseemly situation can lead to some real soul-searching. As Catholics we are pre-programmed to respect, even like, our popes. But if we are being honest, Francis is a difficult man either to like or respect. His antagonism towards traditional and orthodox Catholics indicates that the feeling is mutual. Such distaste leads to the inevitable question: how can a Catholic be in communion with the pope if he doesn’t want anything to do with him?
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In Communion—But Not Happy—With Pope Francis
By Eric Sammons - How can a Catholic be in communion with the pope if he doesn’t want anything to do with him?
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