[cloudmountain]

The Roman Catholic Church is one of the few remaining Christian bulwarks standing against the tidal of Evil washing over the planet. As a traditional Anglican who was deserted by the radical Episcopal Church, I worry about that which might weaken Catholicism. The Pope has made worrisome statements and taken concerning actions, however, washing the feet of women and non-Christians, to me, is not included. Bringing the beauty and power of the message of Salvation through Christ Jesus to everyone is commanded, not optional.

You are 100% correct.

The Catholic Church has survived some really AWFUL popes, bishops and priests. So, this action by Pope Francis will NOT bring about an end to our beloved Church.

He also took on the name of Francis (of Assisi) which was new. He is Francis I. Pope Francis I is unusual but he is a good man who is doing his best to bring "the beauty and power of the message of Salvation through Christ Jesus to everyone."

At Mass there is a point where we state our "intentions" of the Mass, right after the Gospel reading. We ALWAYS and ALWAYS pray for the pope, bishops and priests who were given the absolutely awesome authority to say the words that bring down the Holy Spirit to change bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus.

[twister881]

Yes, the traditional Anglican liturgy is quite similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church, wherein the prayers of the people are offered for the world, the nation, our leaders, the clergy, and the state of the Christian Church universal. Always a very meaningful part of the service/Mass to me, particularly where prayers are requested for the members of our Armed Forces, and then the names of those of the congregation who are serving are read.