marshmallow: When he speaks ex cathedra.
cloudmountain: And THAT is when he speak of FAITH and MORALS only, nothing else.
Isn't it interesting how many non-Catholics here seem to HANG on EVERY word the Pope says?
Why would they?
What is he to them?
Why would they care?
You'd think that they would TOTALLY ignore him and whatever he says because his words are not germane to them in any way, shape or form. Or, they SHOULDN'T be.
Methinks they protest TOO much.
It catches our attention since it tends to prove what so many of us have been saying: Frank is a phony.
The "One True Church" is convulsing in its socialist, anti-Biblical, scandal-laden death throes. You don't think this interests real believers?
It's an opportunity to open peoples' eyes to a real saving faith in Christ - not Mary, not dead humans, not gay priests wearing dresses - the only savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Methinks they protest TOO much.
You can have a Pope.. it’s legal.. who cares?.. or should care..
Anyone can have a Pope.. by whatever name/designation...
The problem is... is He “THE Pope” or “A Pope”..
It’s also legal to have no Pope..
Many have no need of a Pope.. or even a Bishop.. or Nun
Protesting “them”... may just be a personal choice..
I do take note of the USA's Catholic bishops, whose positions, except on the pelvic issues, are identical to those of the Democrat Party, except in those cases where the Democrats are more conservative.