Pope Calls For Acceptance Of Gays, Unmarried Couples, Divorced
Click here for reuse options!The bishops’ report, released midway through a landmark two-week meeting, does not change Roman Catholic doctrine or teaching, and will now be subjected to fierce debate and revision at the assembly.
But it is the first signal that the institutional church may follow the direction Francis has set in the first 18 months of his papacy, away from condemnation of unconventional family situations and toward understanding, openness and mercy.
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William October 13th, 2014 at 19:37
Well played Holy Spirit, well played.
Suzanne McFly October 13th, 2014 at 19:48
I never could really say this before, but I love my Pope :)
burqa October 13th, 2014 at 22:07
YAAAAY for you, Ms. McFly!
I’m not Roman Catholic, but I’m sure liking this pope more and more.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 14th, 2014 at 05:45
He is the first Pope who is TRULY wanting to emulate Christ as much as he can, and God bless him for it!
Suzanne McFly October 14th, 2014 at 12:00
Exactly, Christ didn’t chastise but the church has. I hope this Pope continues to embrace the diversity in the church.
Larry Schmitt October 13th, 2014 at 20:13
I’m not in the least religious (not anymore), but even I have to say amen to that.
Scopedog October 13th, 2014 at 22:48
Amen to that. I truly respect this Pope.
William October 13th, 2014 at 19:37
Well played Holy Spirit, well played.
Suzanne McFly October 13th, 2014 at 19:48
I never could really say this before, but I love my Pope :)
burqa October 13th, 2014 at 22:07
YAAAAY for you, Ms. McFly!
I’m not Roman Catholic, but I’m sure liking this pope more and more.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 14th, 2014 at 05:45
He is the first Pope who is TRULY wanting to emulate Christ as much as he can, and God bless him for it!
Suzanne McFly October 14th, 2014 at 12:00
Exactly, Christ didn’t chastise but the church has. I hope this Pope continues to embrace the diversity in the church.
Larry Schmitt October 13th, 2014 at 20:13
I’m not in the least religious (not anymore), but even I have to say amen to that.
Scopedog October 13th, 2014 at 22:48
Amen to that. I truly respect this Pope.
StoneyCurtisll October 13th, 2014 at 20:18
I’m not a catholic, I dont even believe in “god”..
If i did, this would be my kind o Pope~!
StoneyCurtisll October 13th, 2014 at 20:18
I’m not a catholic, I dont even believe in “god”..
If i did, this would be my kind o Pope~!
whatthe46 October 13th, 2014 at 20:33
i love this pope. man, i bet the so-called “christians” are having all kinds of sh’t fits right about now. i wanna seeeeee!
whatthe46 October 13th, 2014 at 20:33
i love this pope. man, i bet the so-called “christians” are having all kinds of sh’t fits right about now. i wanna seeeeee!
Chinese Democracy October 13th, 2014 at 20:34
It pisses Huckabee off how the Pope keeps playing the Christian card
Chinese Democracy October 13th, 2014 at 20:34
It pisses Huckabee off how the Pope keeps playing the Christian card
Bunya October 13th, 2014 at 22:07
I think, personally, he has no choice. Divorce and gay acceptance is becoming commonplace among Catholics. He’s gonna have to make some concessions if he wants to keep the parishioners (and their money) coming to church.
Francis seems to be leaning liberal, which is a good thing, but I still don’t trust him.
burqa October 13th, 2014 at 22:12
I don’t think there are powerful, active, gay and divorce lobbies who can force the Pope to do anything.
This is a good news story. It would be nice if people could keep the positive vibe going rather than try to stamp it out by introducing negativity.
Scopedog October 13th, 2014 at 22:47
“This is a good news story. It would be nice if people could keep the
positive vibe going rather than try to stamp it out by introducing
negativity.”
Solid point, and yet….well, you know there will be the “Yeah, but…” crowd coming in.
Bunya October 14th, 2014 at 19:37
Let’s put it this way, I’m a bit more cautious than most. For example, Hitler was considered the greatest thing to happen to Germany in the early ’30’s, until the people discovered he wasn’t. Everybody hailed Dubya as the next greatest war hero in the “war on terror” and all he managed to do was kill thousands and leave a country in disrepair.
So excuse me if I don’t applaud this new pope.The Catholic church has a lot of skeletons in it’s closet, and no amount of feet washing, baby kissing and pandering to parishioners is going to wash away centuries of abuse.
Bunya October 13th, 2014 at 22:07
I think, personally, he has no choice. Divorce and gay acceptance is becoming commonplace among Catholics. He’s gonna have to make some concessions if he wants to keep the parishioners (and their money) coming to church.
Francis seems to be leaning liberal, which is a good thing, but I still don’t trust him.
burqa October 13th, 2014 at 22:12
I don’t think there are powerful, active, gay and divorce lobbies who can force the Pope to do anything.
This is a good news story. It would be nice if people could keep the positive vibe going rather than try to stamp it out by introducing negativity.
Scopedog October 13th, 2014 at 22:47
“This is a good news story. It would be nice if people could keep the
positive vibe going rather than try to stamp it out by introducing
negativity.”
Solid point, and yet….well, you know there will be the “Yeah, but…” crowd coming in.
Bunya October 14th, 2014 at 19:37
Let’s put it this way, I’m a bit more cautious than most. For example, Hitler was considered the greatest thing to happen to Germany in the early ’30’s, until the people discovered he wasn’t. Everybody hailed Dubya as the next greatest war hero in the “war on terror” and all he managed to do was kill thousands and leave a country in disrepair.
So excuse me if I don’t applaud this new pope.The Catholic church has a lot of skeletons in it’s closet, and no amount of feet washing, baby kissing and pandering to parishioners is going to wash away centuries of abuse.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 14th, 2014 at 05:43
As an Anglican (Episcopalian specifically) I am overjoyed at this news! I hope the leaders of my sister faith can adapt to the times.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 14th, 2014 at 05:43
As an Anglican (Episcopalian specifically) I am overjoyed at this news! I hope the leaders of my sister faith can adapt to the times.
EnuffBull October 14th, 2014 at 09:20
Once more, the Pope
(The Holy See, the Leader of The Universal Church, The Infallible Representative of the Christian Faith)
slaps down Bill Donahue and The Catholic League. Nothing like a little liberal love to put right wing religiousness in its place.
EnuffBull October 14th, 2014 at 09:20
Once more, the Pope
(The Holy See, the Leader of The Universal Church, The Infallible Representative of the Christian Faith)
slaps down Bill Donahue and The Catholic League. Nothing like a little liberal love to put right wing religiousness in its place.
rg9rts October 15th, 2014 at 08:49
OMG LOL There will be rebellion in the conservative ranks…..pedophiles only …..LOL
rg9rts October 15th, 2014 at 08:49
OMG LOL There will be rebellion in the conservative ranks…..pedophiles only …..LOL