I think Pope Francis' warning applies to this bishop: "When the Church loses its pastoral nature, when a bishop loses his pastoral nature, it causes a political problem."
I think back (a long time, admittedly) to how the Church bravely stood up to Communism in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. JPII knew all about Communism up close and personal, and I am sure he would be aghast at the current accommodation to this evil. Plus the Church is gettin played by China, who is reneging on key points of the deal.
Reasons for withholding sacraments: not joining the communist party, not paying the church tax, wanting the traditional Latin mass.
Not reasons for withholding sacraments: advocating for abortion.
When I am tempted into mortal sin, the ridiculous priorities of the current hierarchies make me wonder what is the point in resisting.
I think Pope Francis' warning applies to this bishop: "When the Church loses its pastoral nature, when a bishop loses his pastoral nature, it causes a political problem."
Weren’t mental reservations condemned quite some time ago? Seems odd that the Church would promote their use.
I think back (a long time, admittedly) to how the Church bravely stood up to Communism in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. JPII knew all about Communism up close and personal, and I am sure he would be aghast at the current accommodation to this evil. Plus the Church is gettin played by China, who is reneging on key points of the deal.