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Pope Set to Make Mark on U.S. Church
Guardian Unlimited ^
| April 12, 2007
| ERIC GORSKI (AP Religion Writer)
Posted on 04/13/2007 6:54:57 AM PDT by Frank Sheed
Two years into his reign, Pope Benedict XVI is finally poised to make a major mark on American Catholicism with a string of key bishop appointments and important decisions about the future of U.S. seminaries and bishops' involvement in politics.
Benedict's election on April 19, 2005, shook liberals and comforted conservatives who expected a doctrinal hard-liner. So far, they have found an easier hand - and someone who has not made the United States much of a priority.
When Benedict has gained attention, it has mostly been on the world stage, focusing on the re-Christianization of Europe, Islam and mending relations with Orthodox Christians. He also has stressed universal themes of faith and reason.
``The last two years have been much quieter years as far as the papacy is concerned because you have a very different personality'' than John Paul II, said Monsignor Robert Wister, chairman of the church history department at Seton Hall University's School of Theology.
``Many Americans were surprised - some happily, some disappointed - that he did not turn into the pit bull of dogma. He is taking a very pastoral approach, and I think people resonate very positively with that.''
Yet America's turn may be coming. At the top of the list is a looming generational shift among the nation's bishops, whose decisions at the local level greatly affect Catholics in the pews and can carry national weight. For instance, church leaders recently closed parishes in Boston and New York, while the St. Louis archbishop has clashed with a heavily Polish parish over control of its assets.
Key appointments are expected in New York, Baltimore and Detroit, where cardinals have reached retirement age - 75. And retirements or appointments are likely in at least seven other archdioceses...
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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Moral Issues; Theology
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381
posted on
05/01/2007 6:25:47 PM PDT
by
sionnsar
(trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
To: Professional Engineer
382
posted on
05/01/2007 6:35:27 PM PDT
by
Soaring Feather
(I Soar 'cause I can....when my feathers are dry.)
To: sionnsar
Doesn’t rain like 364 days a year there?
383
posted on
05/01/2007 7:11:31 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
To: Monkey Face
Hi, ‘Face!
(A bit late... just got on line.)
384
posted on
05/01/2007 8:29:18 PM PDT
by
Not A Snowbird
(Some people are like slinkys, the idea of them tumbling down a flight of stairs makes you smile.)
To: SandyInSeattle
385
posted on
05/02/2007 4:47:23 AM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
To: Tax-chick
Good Morning, T-C!
See ya later; I’m oftwerk.
386
posted on
05/02/2007 5:32:19 AM PDT
by
NicknamedBob
(I know where I have gone wrong, and I can cite it, chapter and verse.)
To: NicknamedBob
“Oftwerk” makes me think of a poem.
387
posted on
05/02/2007 6:04:45 AM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
To: Professional Engineer
I lived in Texas for three years. Which is why I’m now in Vegas Valley!
388
posted on
05/02/2007 7:04:05 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: SandyInSeattle
Morning, Sandy!
Sorry I missed you!
389
posted on
05/02/2007 7:05:22 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Tax-chick
390
posted on
05/02/2007 7:06:09 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Monkey Face
Hi, Face! Very loud here today. How are you?
391
posted on
05/02/2007 7:07:01 AM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
To: Tax-chick
Very quiet here today...except for the wind. That’s going to get worse as the day goes on.
And cooler! It’s only supposed to be about 80 degrees!
392
posted on
05/02/2007 7:15:54 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Monkey Face
My forecast says 90. I may have to turn the AC on, if the house gets hot enough.
I need to go do some crowd control before someone gets hurt! Hope to see you later.
393
posted on
05/02/2007 7:17:34 AM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
To: Tax-chick
394
posted on
05/02/2007 7:19:00 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Lady Jag; SandyInSeattle
Doesnt rain like 364 days a year there? Not really. We get at least two weeks of summer. (In '93, that's all we got.)
395
posted on
05/02/2007 7:38:17 AM PDT
by
sionnsar
(trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
To: SandyInSeattle
(A bit late... just got on line.) Difficulties with yesterday's march?
396
posted on
05/02/2007 7:39:19 AM PDT
by
sionnsar
(trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
To: All
Todays the day kiddos. 7PM tonight, they're gonna induce Zon. Only real debate now is if he'll be born before midnight or not.
I'm so amped up I can hardly think straight. I imagine this is exactly how I'd feel if I KNEW I was going to win the Lottery...
397
posted on
05/02/2007 7:58:35 AM PDT
by
Dead Corpse
(What would a free man do?)
To: sionnsar
I dunno...when we lived there, we had a lot of sunshine. We just couldn’t see it for the clouds and rain, is all...;o]
398
posted on
05/02/2007 8:07:52 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Dead Corpse
OhMAN? I’ll be asleep when you ping us. *sheesh*
Well, it will just make tomorrow much better!
*HUGS*
399
posted on
05/02/2007 8:09:36 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Twenty years ago, I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.)
To: Professional Engineer
You Are 92% Texas |
Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit. This ain't your first rodeo! |
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