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Tag Archives: Pope Francis
Latin Tweet from Pope Francis
Rancisrancis tweeted: Viam amori Dei in cordibus nostris demus ut demus ex nostris cordibus aliis nosmetipsos. Discuss! (Hint… note the style!)
Pope Francis’ General Audience on the divorced and remarried
At his Wednesday General Audience, His Holiness Pope Francis spoke on the situation of the divorced and civilly remarried. The MSM has inadequate reports about what the Pope said. First, let’s be clear about something. People who marry in … Read More
Catholics can respectfully disagree with Pope Francis on economics
My friend Fr. Gerry Murry has a good comment on Laura Ingraham’s new site, LifeZette (don’t ask me about that name, I’m not sure either). My emphases and comments. Can Capitalists Be Good Catholics? Pope Francis warns of ‘subtle dictatorship’ by … Read More
3 views of Pope Francis after the South America trip
I bring to your attention three interesting analysis pieces about Pope Francis following his trip to South America. First, check out George Weigel at National Review. My impression is that Mr. Weigel has drawn a line through the pontificate (at … Read More
Posted in Francis, The Drill
Tagged George Weigel, John L. Allen, Pope Francis, Samuel Gregg
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20 Comments
Pope Francis given Hammer and Sickle “crucifix”, reacts “No está bien eso” … that’s not right.”
UPDATE: In fairness, I will add that there are some reports that what the Pope really said at the sight of the commie-crux is not, “No está bien eso”, as previously reported (“That’s not right”), but rather “No sabía eso” or “Eso … Read More
Posted in "But Father! But Father!", Francis, The Drill, You must be joking!
Tagged Bolivia, Pope Francis
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67 Comments
Ed Peters on Pope Francis’ remarks about “separation” of spouses
Distinguished canonist Ed Peters has comments at his fine blog In The Light Of The Law. He doesn’t have a combox, but he doesn’t mind discussion of his stuff over here. Be sure to check his other posts. The pope’s … Read More
Posted in HONORED GUESTS, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged can. 1055, can. 1135, can. 1151, can. 1153, CCC 2383, marriage, Pope Francis, separation
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17 Comments
A few mischievous thoughts.
A few mischievous thoughts. If Pope Francis is truly interested in the environment, he should, without delay, ditch the cars he is driven around in and use the sedia gestatoria. It’s for the planet! Furthermore, to save the planet by reducing fossil … Read More
Good news about the new encyclical Laudato si’ – #PopeForPlanet
Before anything else… don’t just bash the new encyclical. Some people are having full-fledged spittle-flecked nutties today. I suspect that some of them are people who are happy only when they are unhappy. Dear readers… take a deep breath. … Read More
One of Fr Z’s first reactions to the encyclical ‘Laudato si”
The Italian was leaked and now there is an English version out. There are some good moments in it. There’s something for everyone. However, it’s pretty hard on free markets. I don’t care much for that discussion. So, here’s an … Read More
Fr. Sirico on the upcoming encyclical on the “environment”
Over at Acton Institute, find a post and a short video by Acton’s head Fr. Robert Sirico about the upcoming encyclical on the “environment”. There is some good, basic information about encyclicals there, too. HERE Fr. Sirico makes some good … Read More
Posted in Francis, The Drill
Tagged Acton Institute, encyclical, environment, Fr. Sirico, Pope Francis
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