[Fido969]

Well, he’s going to have to re-write the Catechism then.

[Eddie01]

Dope Francis

[jacknhoo]

No, not really...it pretty much the same thing, considering modern capabilities and technologies.

[RitaOK]

Nothing is “absolute” with dear Uncle Francis. Why would this example be different, I’m sure I don’t know? It’s a free for all out there, don’t we know? :)

[Buckeye McFrog]

He’s backpedaling on Just War Theory as well.
I’m afraid we’re going full-pacifist here.

[TheThirdRuffian]

“Well, he’s going to have to re-write the Catechism then.”

And the Bible, for that matter. The Hebrew word translates to “murder,” not “kill.”

Large difference.

[Mrs. Don-o]

This is not Catholic doctrine and it contradicts both Biblical and Natural Law.

This Pope is getting every more seriously in the wrong on both theological and moral doctrine.

I cringe every time he opens his mouth.

[plangent]

The Pope overlooks the killing of an attacker, the multitudes killed in war by Catholic Popes and Kings, those killed by the church for heresy...the list goes on.

Don’t know where this guy gets his absolutism, but it is really screwing up his thinking.

There is a distinction between a justified killing and murder. Even the Hebrews recognized that in the original language of the 10 Commandments.