GRPL Ping

Oh, mayhaps the next pope will be a Calvinist who would move the church back to Trent and then resign so there could be a great debate again.

Nah, let the lavender smoke arise for a PC Koran kissin pope.

*sigh*

“....the Great Western Schism (1309-1417).”

And

“Often called the “Babylonian Captivity of the Church,” the Schism was provoked by the election of rival popes and the removal of the papacy from Rome to Avignon, France.”

Perhaps Horton is a moron, or maybe he’s just not careful here. There was no schism lasting all the way from 1309 to 1417. He is conflating the Avignon Papacy (when there was no schism) with the Great Schism of the West which came AFTERWARD and lasted from 1378 to 1417.

He’s a Protestant. I don’t expect him to know history very well.

http://www.encyclopedia.com/article-1G2-3407700985/avignon-papacy.html

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13539a.htm

The pope is a human.

He has the ‘right’ to quit any time he wants.

The writer’s historical analysis notwithstanding, it is truly miraculous that through all this, after two thousand years, the Church Christ established is still with us and among us and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Thank you for posting this, Gamecock.

I have objections to Dr. Horton’s views on “Two Kingdoms” theology as applied to politics, but he does understand the importance of making sure Protestants understand where we differ from Rome.

Those of us who believe political cooperation with Roman Catholics is appropriate or even necessary must keep in mind that we have very important differences on doctrine. The Reformation happened for a reason.

The First Words of Pope Francis

by CE Editor on March 13, 2013 ·

Brothers and sisters good evening.

You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have come almost to the ends of the earth to get him… but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome.

First of all I would say a prayer pray for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI.. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord bless him and Our Lady protect him.

Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory to the Father…

And now let us begin this journey, the Bishop and people, this journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches, a journey of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the whole world that there might be a great sense of brotherhood . My hope is that this journey of the Church that we begin today, together with help of my Cardinal Vicar, be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.

And now I would like to give the blessing, but first I want to ask you a favour. Before the bishop blesses the people I ask that you would pray to the Lord to bless me – the prayer of the people for their Bishop. Let us say this prayer – your prayer for me – in silence.

[The Protodeacon announced that all those who received the blessing, either in person or by radio, television or by the new means of communication receive the plenary indulgence in the form established by the Church. He prayed that Almighty God protect and guard the Pope so that he may lead the Church for many years to come, and that he would grant peace to the Church throughout the world.]

[Immediately afterwards Pope Francis gave his first blessing Urbi et Orbi – To the City and to the World.]

I will now give my blessing to you and to the whole world, to all men and women of good will.

Brothers and sisters, I am leaving you. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me and I will be with you again soon.

We will see one another soon.

Tomorrow I want to go to pray the Madonna, that she may protect Rome.

Good night and sleep well!