Pope Francis will address Congress

Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald ^ | 02-07-15 | Paul Haring | CNS

[Oratam]

The pontiff's "historic visit" would make him the "first leader of the Holy See to address a joint meeting of Congress,"

Interesting choice of title. It appears Francis is being received as a head of state and not as spiritual leader. It may just mean that Congress can roll out the red carpet. Just an interesting distinction.

[I want the USA back]

Disinvite him. He is going to say the USA has an obligation to welcome the poor of the world and that the USA must redistribute its wealth to the poor of the world.
Send him a copy of Divini Redemptoris so he can catch up on the teachings of other popes.

[delchiante]

Considering there is a big obelisk and pregnant dome in DC, like at the Vatican, he should feel at home..

Satanic/occultic symbols from ancient sun worship are no accident in holy places like Rome and DC..

Prophetic actually..

[Salvation]

**Wonder if the lovers of death will walk out in protest...**

With Pelosi in the lead. May it be so. They will show themselves as the true cafeteria Catholics they really are.

[Popman]

——With Pelosi in the lead. May it be so. ——

Doubt she would walk out...she is far too arrogant...and probably insane...

Probably make a statement the the Pope is out of touch with American “values”....

[loveliberty2]

The following paragraph is excerpted from the CENTENNIAL Thanksgiving Sermon, DELIVERED BY REV. B. W. ARNETT, B. D., AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH, URBANA, OHIO 1876 - available in the "Library of Congress - Historical Collections" - "African-American Pamphlets from the Daniel A. P. Murray Collection," 1820-1920; American Memory, Washington, DC.

This historical treasure is one which should be prominent in our national discussions, especially now, when our philosophical foundations are being challenged, and when the views of a learned man like Dr. Arnett might shed light on centuries-old ideas about America's history. His theme: Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but Sin is a Reproach to any People."

"Withdraw from Christendom the Bible, the Church with its sacraments and ministry, and Christian morality and hopes, and aspirations for time and eternity; repeal all the laws that are founded in the Christian Scriptures; remove the Christian humanities in the form of hospitals and asylums, and reformatories and institutions of mercy utterly unknown to unchristian countries; destroy the literature, the culture, the institutions of learning, the art, the refinement, the place of woman in her home and in society, which owe their origin and power to Christianity; blot out all faith in Divine Providence, love, and righteousness; turn back every believer in Christ to his former state; remove all thought or hope of the forgiveness of sins by a just but gracious God; erase the name of Christ from every register it sanctifies—in a word annihilate all the legitimate and logical effects of Christianity in Christendom—just accomplish in fact what multitudes of gifted and learned minds are wishing and trying to accomplish by their science, philosophy, and criticism, and what multitudes of the common people desire and seek, and not only would all progress toward and unto perfection cease, but not one of the shining lights of infidelity would shine much longer. Yes, the bitterest enemies of this holy and blessed religion, owe their ability to be enemies to its sacred revelations - to the inspiration and sublimity of that faith which reflects its glories on their hostile natures. They live in the strength of that which they would destroy. They are raised to their seats of opportunity and power by the grace of Him they would crucify afresh; and is it to be thought that they are stronger than that which gives them strength? Can it be supposed that a religion which civilizes and subdues, and elevates and blesses will succumb to the enmities it may arouse and quicken in its onward march? Are we to tremble for the ark of God when God is its upholder, and protector, and preserver?” - Dr. Benjaming W. Arnett, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Urbana, Ohio, Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon, November 1876

Dr. Arnett, an A.M.E. Minister and Ohio State Legislator, was invited to publish this remarkable sermon commemorating the Centennial of America's Declaration of Independence

[RnMomof7]

Yep that is exactly what he will address.. no question.. now as a “spiritual” leader he will not address sin or repentance ... he is of the world

[Salvation]

**He is going to say the USA has an obligation .....**

And you know this how? Mind-reading?

[RichInOC]

“You have meddled with the central doctrines of the Church, Mrs. Pelosi, and I won’t have it! Is that clear?”