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Pope Francis Bans Priest Who Publicly Challenged Him from All Public Ministry
LifeSite News ^ | 7/4/22 | Maike Hickson

Posted on 07/07/2022 6:23:34 PM PDT by marshmallow

Fr. Jesusmary is permitted to say Mass privately on the condition that he refrains from writing criticism of the Roman pontiff.

(LifeSiteNews) – In a June 4 audience with Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Pope Francis approved the sanctions first laid by Opus Dei upon Father Jesusmary (the pen name of Abbé Janvier Gbénou) for publicly rebuking Pope Francis in response to some of his controversial statements and beliefs.

The African priest is now barred from any active ministry, including celebrating the Sacrifice of the Mass in public. He is permitted to say Mass privately on the condition that he refrains from writing criticism of the Roman pontiff.

Fr. Jesusmary started criticizing the Pope in 2020 when Pope Francis was heard publicly endorsing civil same-sex unions. Pope Francis stated in an October 2020 documentary: “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it.” The Pope also said, “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that.” In addition to opposing this support for same-sex unions, Fr. Jesusmary also began to criticize the Pontiff’s approval of situation ethics, which can be found in his post-synodal exhortation Amoris Laetitia, as well as other public papal statements.

In a new letter to Pope Francis (see full statement below) responding the Pontiff’s decision to endorse the penalties placed upon him, Fr. Jesusmary challenged him by saying:

“I take note of your decision, which I do not approve of because it is unjust. Moreover, I cannot, in conscience, renounce my public criticism of Pope Francis because, since 2016, you yourself have seriously lacked ‘respect and obedience to God and the........

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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Ministry/Outreach; Theology
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1 posted on 07/07/2022 6:23:34 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

“Cancelled by the Poop”


2 posted on 07/07/2022 6:25:20 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: marshmallow

True Christianity has a stronghold in Africa.


3 posted on 07/07/2022 6:25:59 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman! )
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To: Fido969

Yes. The Global South will be the salvation of the Church. Likewise for the Anglicans and probably others.


4 posted on 07/07/2022 6:31:48 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative.)
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To: marshmallow

this is how protestantism started basically.


5 posted on 07/07/2022 6:40:57 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
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To: marshmallow

Beast of a Pope.


6 posted on 07/07/2022 6:42:32 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: marshmallow

Keep following Jesus, Father.


7 posted on 07/07/2022 6:55:40 PM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It ( )
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To: marshmallow

Sorry Catholics, but your pontiff is a POS.


8 posted on 07/07/2022 6:56:19 PM PDT by clee1 (We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and don't wish to smile.)
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To: clee1

You’ll hear no argument from this Catholic. I don’t consider him to be the true Pope anyway. In my mind, Benedict is still the Pope.


9 posted on 07/07/2022 7:09:25 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I wish “smart resume” would work for the real world so I could FF through the Burden admin BS.)
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To: FamiliarFace

You’ll hear no argument from this Catholic. I don’t consider him to be the true Pope anyway.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
He cannot possibly be the Pope for the simple reason that the Pope must be a Catholic!


10 posted on 07/07/2022 7:39:07 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat (Democrat politicians and voters are dangerous psychopaths. They confirm it everyday.)
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To: FamiliarFace

Michael Matt feels the same way.


11 posted on 07/07/2022 8:15:09 PM PDT by HollyB
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To: marshmallow

Anyone following this pope is following the devil.


12 posted on 07/07/2022 10:57:10 PM PDT by Revel
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To: marshmallow

13 posted on 07/08/2022 3:36:21 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Travis McGee

https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/the-themes-of-the-synod-the-themes-of-the-sankt-gallen-mafia-club/


14 posted on 07/08/2022 3:37:50 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: kiryandil; FamiliarFace

See 13/14.


15 posted on 07/08/2022 3:39:06 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Travis McGee

Thanks.


16 posted on 07/08/2022 5:12:24 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I wish “smart resume” would work for the real world so I could FF through the Burden admin BS.)
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