Actually Pope Benedict has avoided any public comment whatsoever on Senator Kennedy's death. Presumably the Pontiff has his reasons for choosing to be silent, and indeed it is not difficult to imagine what those reasons might be. If only the American hierarchy had opted for a similar silence-- praying for the soul of Ted Kennedy, certainly, but not extolling his public life-- the Church might have avoided another grave public scandal.
From my non-Catholic view point, I find the biggest scandal of scandals regarding the ‘lion’ is Teddy Kennedy teaming up with the KGB against President Reagan and the Polish Pope in tearing down the evil Iron Curtain.
This even though I am not Catholic I find more than offensive but down right disgusting. Something smells to ‘high’ heaven with all the silence.
I’m not a Catholic, however, I would assume the Pope’s silence means that he didn’t approve of senator kennedy. Otherwise, I would think that the Pope would’ve made some kind of statement. JMO
It matters not really what the pope says or doesn’t say at this point. What really matters is what GOD says. He has the final say at this point.
Although I think Kennedy was a scumbag, regardless of his so-called good deeds, I do hope that he was able to make peace with the Lord before his death. We have no way of knowing that.
It seems to me that Teddy Kennedy had no remorse.
Hebrews 9:27--"It is appointed to man to die once, and then the judgment." Too late for prayer now. He had his chance. This pig who advocated the slaughter of millions of pre-born children, left a woman to die in his sinking car, sexually harassed many others, and slandered good men in public from the Senate floor will get the especially hot place in hell he deserves.
I know I deserve hell, but I am grateful for the mercy Jesus Christ showed me, taking my place. That same grace is available to everybody, but he chose his own way. He will get the judgment he wanted by refusing that grace.