Posted on 02/23/2018 6:27:59 PM PST by marshmallow
Some media in favour of a deal speak in "disgusting" ways. Those who oppose it are not against an agreement or against diplomatic relations, but are against reaching one at any cost. "[W]here does the Church truly exercise her rights?" The author is a priest in the underground Church in eastern China.
Beijing (AsiaNews) – As a simple believer, it is useless to say anything with regard to what is happening in China-Vatican relations. However, someone has suggested that, as a member of the Church, one has to express one’s opinion on Church affairs so as to guide people who do not know the truth. Although I would never dare to “guide” anyone by writing this article, I just want to express my point of view, which could be wrong, but is my personal statement on the matter!
Those who support Cardinal Pietro Parolin always say that opponents aim to obstruct China-Vatican negotiations and the establishment of diplomatic relations. A certain media outlet even wrote about "the recent ‘media storm’ fuelled by political motivations, attempting to relaunch the campaigns orchestrated by some groups in Hong Kong and in some sectors of the West opposed to a possible turning point in relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Vatican."
It is disgusting every time to see that news agency talk about the topic of China-Vatican relations. Now it is becoming more and more ridiculous, as its style of writing is fully aligned with that of Communist Party official media. I wonder – if the CCP were so amiable – why that news agency did not publish in other languages the interview with the chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences who said that “China is the best implementer of Catholic social doctrine”. I guess that maybe even they feel embarrassed........
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I’m not understanding why a atheistic communist regime wants to have any part in the internals and theology of a religion that they don’t really believe in.
Bergoglio ought not simply be removed as Pope - he should be excommunicated. I generally oppose burning heretics at the stake. But in Bergoglio’s case, I’ll make an exception.
I do. They want to put their operatives in as supervisors of the clergy so that the Church will have no public voice differing from that of the Communist Party. Like when the Soviet Union instituted a government “Ministry of Religion” and made their own KGB men Orthodox Bishops.
This whole sordid mess breaks my heart.
All concerned must pray for the conversion of pope Francis.
Although a lot of things are in competition for "worst".
Please pray for Bergoglio. Offer the Lenten fast. Seriously.
Pray - and fast.
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