I was hoping for that too, but as out of the 135 cardinals that will be electing the next Pope were actually created by Bergoglio, I wouldn't hold my breath. It looks like schism is a far more likely outcome.
I’m Roman Catholic. This man who occupied the Chair of St. Peter was not the Church. (No Pope is the Church.). Suffering through his papacy was the most spiritually difficult time of my soon to be 67 year life.
The elites are "not based". Internet slang for individual opinion without a sound basis of fact. The elites combine a minority perspective that all that matters in life is to accumulate power and prestige but are missing that crucial element of their perception being based on the realities of the physical and human world around them. It is a desire for power over everything yet unconnected to how everything truly works. They believe in global warming by man because they cannot see any further than their own ambitions to exert control. Those who can see the scientific evidence recognize that man is only a minute part of the current warming trend that has been in place for ~20,000 years. Elites are unable to connect with true physical realities. They construct their own 'science' that fits their limited understanding, provides them excuses to grab political authority and demean any with opposing perspectives. It is as if they are schizophrenic but sound entirely rational i.e., they are sociopathic. They in fact only see the top-level of human constructs without any understanding how these constructs evolved over 1,000s of years of human understanding. They miss the connection that most humans have with their history , cultural knowledge and importantly with others as individuals.
Free speech is one of these cultural standards which has taken many generations to find its place that elites believe they can eliminate to extend their authority over others. They have tried. But free speech has been a cultural standard in the US for generations which we have tirelessly been required to defend and is now fully embedded. Unfortunately, Europe has never had the same level of appreciation for free speech as the basis of all human innovation. Pope Francis was apart of the elite effort for global authoritarian control. He did not know this. He routinely excused the evils of his own organization for the 'greater good'. Even when evil by his organization eliminated any good that might have been accomplished. Pope Francis placed the organization ahead of the individuals it was supposed to serve. The elites have a severe defect in perception. They only see systems. They do not recognize the value of individuals. They are narcissistic, everyone of them. They believe only they belong at the head of institutions and top- down systems. They believe their own view , the superior view, is the only correct view of the world and they need look no further for life's meaning. They are "not based".
I too am not sorry to see this Pontiff meet his maker; but I fear the next one will just be a mirror image to Francis or worse. When the Vatican entered politics many centuries ago, it lost the way...which has led to many divisions in the Christian faith.
A truly mistressful explanation of so much , well done on collating all this within hours of Papa Francos death
A few points.
1. The likes of Mandelson were also drawn to visit Camara too, so I read somewhere.
2. Remember Franco being bested by that Biblical ignoramus Donald Trump.
The Bible says nothing about " building bridges" , but plenty about building walls" . The Vatican chose the former as Judo Christian ,and the latter as demonic. It's the exact opposite.
3. Guitterez is way up the list of people still studied at theology courses and church ministry ones too. No wonder churches are so bereft.
4. Pachamama, McCririck, Vatican pervs and Chinese sell outs to the underground Chinese Catholics? Franco did all this on his watch, and include the Sinai Declaration where ,after COP stuff in Sharm Al Sheikh? The Vatican agreed to make Climate and Redistribution as Tablets on My Sinai . Blasphemy in the Spirit. Which is unforgiven by Jesus ,sends you to hell.
5. Wonder how Benedict got booted out and this red slippered tango Twerker got the gig. Same time as Welby and Xi arrived? Hmm.
6. If only these demonic monsters knew that God is not partial to the poor( Leviticus 19.15) . He despises wealth distribution if it is compulsory tithing to the state( taxes).
We are to sacrifice equally, not screw others so we get power and control a la WEF.
He is likely to be in hell now as a false shepherd, but will pray that he's not. He has had his rewards c/o Uncle Klaus not God( Mt 6.1-5) . But I pray for hus soul. As should we all!
Liberation Theology has infected denominations other than Roman Catholic. Unfortunately, this ideology has effectively infiltrated seminaries worldwide. We are now experiencing the inevitable results. “Social justice” is NOT biblical justice.
You articulated my concerns about Pope Francis very well, thank you!!
I'll pray for a better replacement. Won't be surprised if we don't get one. Thanks Lilly. Great article as usual. Still learning Russian.
I was hoping for that too, but as out of the 135 cardinals that will be electing the next Pope were actually created by Bergoglio, I wouldn't hold my breath. It looks like schism is a far more likely outcome.
I’m Roman Catholic. This man who occupied the Chair of St. Peter was not the Church. (No Pope is the Church.). Suffering through his papacy was the most spiritually difficult time of my soon to be 67 year life.
Tessa, everything you wrote is sadly true.
We still need to keep our faith and our wits.
Trying and powerful times are these.
Keep up your intrepid writing.
Thank you.
Isn't it strange that Klaus Schwab stepped down today? Another 88 year old?
I hadn’t heard that yet thanks for the info. His son is waiting in the wings??
Excellent and well written!
The elites are "not based". Internet slang for individual opinion without a sound basis of fact. The elites combine a minority perspective that all that matters in life is to accumulate power and prestige but are missing that crucial element of their perception being based on the realities of the physical and human world around them. It is a desire for power over everything yet unconnected to how everything truly works. They believe in global warming by man because they cannot see any further than their own ambitions to exert control. Those who can see the scientific evidence recognize that man is only a minute part of the current warming trend that has been in place for ~20,000 years. Elites are unable to connect with true physical realities. They construct their own 'science' that fits their limited understanding, provides them excuses to grab political authority and demean any with opposing perspectives. It is as if they are schizophrenic but sound entirely rational i.e., they are sociopathic. They in fact only see the top-level of human constructs without any understanding how these constructs evolved over 1,000s of years of human understanding. They miss the connection that most humans have with their history , cultural knowledge and importantly with others as individuals.
Free speech is one of these cultural standards which has taken many generations to find its place that elites believe they can eliminate to extend their authority over others. They have tried. But free speech has been a cultural standard in the US for generations which we have tirelessly been required to defend and is now fully embedded. Unfortunately, Europe has never had the same level of appreciation for free speech as the basis of all human innovation. Pope Francis was apart of the elite effort for global authoritarian control. He did not know this. He routinely excused the evils of his own organization for the 'greater good'. Even when evil by his organization eliminated any good that might have been accomplished. Pope Francis placed the organization ahead of the individuals it was supposed to serve. The elites have a severe defect in perception. They only see systems. They do not recognize the value of individuals. They are narcissistic, everyone of them. They believe only they belong at the head of institutions and top- down systems. They believe their own view , the superior view, is the only correct view of the world and they need look no further for life's meaning. They are "not based".
I too am not sorry to see this Pontiff meet his maker; but I fear the next one will just be a mirror image to Francis or worse. When the Vatican entered politics many centuries ago, it lost the way...which has led to many divisions in the Christian faith.
Thanks be to God. That fucker is dead!
Keep his body whole.
It will add decades before he recycles and picks up another human body.
Thank you ..I love reading your highly researched and educational posts. I didn’t know that Pope Francis was a Jesuit pope. Explains a lot.
A truly mistressful explanation of so much , well done on collating all this within hours of Papa Francos death
A few points.
1. The likes of Mandelson were also drawn to visit Camara too, so I read somewhere.
2. Remember Franco being bested by that Biblical ignoramus Donald Trump.
The Bible says nothing about " building bridges" , but plenty about building walls" . The Vatican chose the former as Judo Christian ,and the latter as demonic. It's the exact opposite.
3. Guitterez is way up the list of people still studied at theology courses and church ministry ones too. No wonder churches are so bereft.
4. Pachamama, McCririck, Vatican pervs and Chinese sell outs to the underground Chinese Catholics? Franco did all this on his watch, and include the Sinai Declaration where ,after COP stuff in Sharm Al Sheikh? The Vatican agreed to make Climate and Redistribution as Tablets on My Sinai . Blasphemy in the Spirit. Which is unforgiven by Jesus ,sends you to hell.
5. Wonder how Benedict got booted out and this red slippered tango Twerker got the gig. Same time as Welby and Xi arrived? Hmm.
6. If only these demonic monsters knew that God is not partial to the poor( Leviticus 19.15) . He despises wealth distribution if it is compulsory tithing to the state( taxes).
We are to sacrifice equally, not screw others so we get power and control a la WEF.
He is likely to be in hell now as a false shepherd, but will pray that he's not. He has had his rewards c/o Uncle Klaus not God( Mt 6.1-5) . But I pray for hus soul. As should we all!
Thanks Lily!
You're being way too kind. I find more spirituality in Mos Eisley than the vatican.
Keep on resisting on and that the dumb and blind will wake up. You can't resist these inhuman sociopaths hard enough!
Brave and correct to say. I agree. He was compromising many of God's orders. He has some splainin to do.
You will get hate mail
Bravo, thank you.
So THAT'S where "Liberation Theology", an oxymoron if there ever was one, came from! My fear is the next one will be far worse!
Liberation Theology has infected denominations other than Roman Catholic. Unfortunately, this ideology has effectively infiltrated seminaries worldwide. We are now experiencing the inevitable results. “Social justice” is NOT biblical justice.
Amen
Am sure that you're right James.
But I'm praying for him ,due to the the theology of The Green Mile!
He's "square with the house" as it were, in dying.
He's no longer out problem, but he is up before Jesus now.
And He knows the heart, I don't!
Excellent work!
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