That’s exactly what it is.
Finally,a Pope that’s not afraid to be a Christian.
Many shall leave.
Many shall return.
I’m not much of a Popester but I just might like this Guy..
Course I’m desperate to find any common sense among Americans these days..
Maybe this Pope will get a few American Roman Catholic minds right..
It will be interesting to observe those that HATE HIM..
or those with their HANDS Up for him to talk to..
RCC gays must be going “OH! SHUCKS” or <<—something like that!.. d;-)~....
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From Wikipedia:
He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are homosexual. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage, calling it a "real and dire anthropological throwback".
In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by homosexuals is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".
I considered Benedict a great Christian leader.
I hope Francis is too.
Sounds like he reads God’s word and takes it to heart.
I'm not Catholic, and have never paid much attention to the Pope, but I like this guy. Not afraid to speak like the truth.
He just unfriended 95% of the Democrat Party leadership, 85% of the media, half of the Federal Government, 27% of public school teachers and about 1% of the public from his Facebook account.
do I detect the early stages of apoplexy among the lefties and pro-gay “marriage” bunch? Good. That’s what they need: more exercise. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop, and an idle body gets into all KINDS of kinky mischief. Hope they have a cow, man.
[[New Pope Francis called homosexual ‘marriage’ a ‘machination of the Father of Lies’]]
I’m not catholic- but good for you pope- thats’ exactly what it is- Now stand your ground- you’re abotu to face tremendous pressure to ‘progress towards acceptance’ (which of course means rejecting what God says, and acceptign what ‘semi-omniscient man’ now says)-
“”We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.””
He even mentions Lucifer (and his followers - at least by implication)!!! heh
There was something about his silent stance when he was on the balcony that conveyed a sense of strength and a humbleness one can only get from being truly holy - reminds me of Mother Theresa. I’ve read that he’s a friend of Pope Benedicts which elevates him even more from my perspective.
Nice phrasing.