Posted on 03/20/2013 10:05:58 AM PDT by haffast
Jesuit split over Israel may result in a Vatican showdown.
Every time I a new pope is elected, the Amen corner goes into full swing as if every Pope is automatically the perfect choice. I can understand that. Catholics are naturally excited to have a new leader with a bright future, and few are willing to criticize a new religious leader despite knowing nothing about him. I am not going to criticize the new Pope, but I do have concerns about the possible direction of the Catholic Church with Pope Francis at the helm, and the future of the Church’s relationship to Israel.
Both Israel’s Prime Minister and President praised the new Pope. President Peres said "The newly elected Pope represents devotion, the love of God, the love of peace, a holy modesty and a new continent which is now awakening. We need, more than ever, a spiritual leadership and not just a political one. Where political leaders may divide, spiritual leaders may unite. Unite around a vision, unite around values, unite around a faith that we can make the world a better place to live. May the Lord Bless the new Pope."
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Addressing relations with the Vatican, Israel’s President Peres said, "The relations between the Vatican and the Jewish people are now at their best in the last 2000 years and I hope they will grow in content and depths." I too “hope they will grow” as President Peres said, Still, I can’t help but notice President Peres did not just say “will grow.”
Israel’s relationship to the Vatican is not in the hands of Pope Francis or anyone in Israel - it is in the hands of the Jesuit communities which may undermine their own pope.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
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By Debbie Schlussel - March 14, 2013, - 1:16 pm
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/60306/new-pope-friend-of-argentinas-muslims-didnt-stem-tide-of-s-americas-largest-muslim-pop-80-lapsed-catholic-rate/
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