Posted on 06/28/2016 10:24:02 AM PDT by marshmallow
I think it is possible that at one time Benedict had the Faith. He grew up and was ordained a priest before the Vatican II changes. However, I also believe that if he ever had it, he lost it and no longer has it.
JPII was said to believe that the anti-Christ had been born. And I read that 30 years ago.
Bergoglio is a sociopath. He cares nothing about the truth—e.g., carbon dioxide is a pollutant, etc. He knows how to get fame and power. He decided years ago he was going to get what he wants from the globalist totalitarians.
No, I’m not “cool with it,” but was stating what I saw as his reasoning for not raising a public stink. Perhaps he is raising it in private conversations.
"Protected" from what, exactly? Very strange.
Upon his election and at his inaugural Mass, Pope Benedict XVI asked, “Pray for me, that I may not flee for fear of the wolves.”
Unfortunately, it’s apparent that not enough people prayed for him and thus in 2013, he did flee the wolves.
And he still is, to this day.
This was honoring Pope Benedict XVI at the age of 89.
I don’t understand your reasoning.
**Something is amiss.**
I agree.
Francis looks to be clinging desperately to the arms of Benedict, leaning intensely forward with a crazed look in his eyes.
I imagine Frank whispering, “Ben, Madre de Dios! You were right about wolves! I’m surrounded here by the 3-G’s: globalists, greenies and gays! They write my encyclicals and force me to say nutty stuff! Can I come live with you before I completely derail the RCC?”
Bergoglio wants to be a rock star.
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