The Pope Is Catholic, Not an American Politician

Pajamas Media ^ | 12/24/2014 | Michael Walsh

[CGASMIA68]

Then some one needs to remind him because he is screwing up big time and just like the protesters across the country diminishing his legitimacy

[Alex Murphy]

Almost from the beginning of his papacy, there has been a lot of nonsense written about Pope Francis. On the Left, there has been much wishful thinking about how the former Cardinal Bergoglio is really a man of progressive sympathies, while on the Right, there is a deep suspicion that the first Jesuit pope is basically a “liberation theologian” who is not a particular fan of capitalism and may in fact be a sneak commie symp. Much of what the pope is said to have said turns out to be either a mistranslation or completely imaginary, the result of having reporters either ignorant of Catholicism or openly hostile to it reporting or commenting on the pope and the Church. So who is he? To quote the old joke, “Is the Pope Catholic?” You bet he is. To look at him any other way is simply wrong.

So in other words, he's being mistranslated again. Either that, or he's imaginary. Either way, you can find him in the woods.

[safeasthebanks]

Kind of like you showing up on any thread evenly remotely related to Catholicism to make the usual ignorant/snarky comments, right sweetie-pie?

A life. Get one. Fast.

(Don't bother responding 'cause I'm not reading it.)

[Mercat]

I sometimes have a hard time understanding Pope Francis but I know that he is Pope for a reason. I’m on my third year as an RCIA team member and people who have been afraid to return to the Church are making an outreach because of this Pope. Just give our RCIA program a chance and it will finish the job that he begins by getting people in the door. Once there, the Holy Spirit will take over and during the seven months we have them, the catechumens will be transformed.

[defconw]

Yep! Been trying to make this point, mostly to no avail.

[Salvation]

**To quote the old joke, “Is the Pope Catholic?” You bet he is. To look at him any other way is simply wrong,**

[kenmcg]

No question he’s a Catholic, a strong socialist, but not anti-communist.

[Alex Murphy]

Kind of like you showing up on any thread evenly remotely related to Catholicism to make the usual ignorant/snarky comments, right sweetie-pie? A life. Get one. Fast. (Don't bother responding 'cause I'm not reading it.)

"Sweetie-pie", huh? Now I know where all of those prior "fag" comments were really coming from!

[defconw]

Franciscan spirituality has an appeal to people. It's simplicity, it's non-confrontational. I did RCIA for awhile. I sponsored. It was a fun and rewarding way to review the faith and to see the transformation of the catechumens.

Easter Vigil is still one of my favorite nights.

[Mercat]

I do love Easter Vigil. I especially like it with reserved seating. I’m trying to coordinate my Mass attendance this Christmas so that I don’t have to stand. I’m thinking 8 am tomorrow. From about 2:30 this afternoon until 1:00 a.m. the parking lot at my parish is going to be full with overflow to the neighboring school. We have an amazing parish with two amazing priests, two deacons, tons of altar servers and two very good choirs. I’m very blessed.

[steve8714]

Just like Vatican II increased vocations and intensified love of the Church? I am not so sanguine.

[Mercat]

And yet vocations have increased. All in God’s own time.

[defconw]

I have found Christmas morning Mass to be quite lovely and that is the one I will attend. I know what you mean about parking and standing!

One advantage to being the sponsor was getting that wonderful seating. :)

We have moved far away from my old parish, I still miss them and I am still on the prayer line, so I can keep up with the happenings.

[Terry L Smith]

papal insurgency in American politics warning!!

The one thing i disagree with ol’ Ronald Reagan, was putting an American embassy attached to the Pope’s house in Rome.

I really give a (b)at’s arse what it’s called. Rome is not in charge of America. It was in charge of Europe for a long time. how did THAT work out?

[defconw]

I think that people will be pleasantly surprised in the coming years. These young priests are very powerful, very faith-filled.

[Raycpa]

If we disagree with Obamas politics we are racist and if we disagree with Popes theology we are anti-Catholic.

[massgopguy]

My Pastor went to the Vatican and had an audience with Pope John Paul II. He told us there was a Priest with his group who was introduced as a Jesuit. John Paul II responded by asking “But are you a Catholic?”

[defconw]

I see Francis has Francis’s way with birds. :)

[Alex Murphy]

If we disagree with Obamas politics we are racist and if we disagree with Popes theology we are anti-Catholic.

And depending on the day, if we disagree with the Pope's politics we are anti-Catholic.