[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis Calls EWTN "The Work Of The Devil"

Restore DC Catholicism ^ | September 21, 2021 | Restore-DC-Catholicism

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[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis Calls EWTN "The Work Of The Devil"

How many remember various sit-coms that featured a manipulative mother/mother-in-law who was always complaining about how close she came to death's door and how no one appreciated her?  That's what this recent exchange between the pope and some of his fellow Jesuits calls to mind.  In Slovakia last week, a Jesuit priest asked him how he was.  The pope replied, "still alive, even though some people wanted me to die".  The poor priest got quite the earful.  "Drama queen" are the words that come to mind.  Did Pope John Paul II carry on like that after he was shot?  I don't recall him doing so.

The pity-party continued.

• He railed against EWTN (albeit not by name) for "speaking ill of the pope".  He called them the "work of the devil".  Funny!  I seem to recall him asking "who am I to judge"?  Hmm...
• He said of young priests seeking permission to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass, "it is a phenomenon, that indicates we are going backwards"..."This is the evil of this moment - namely, to seek the path in rigidity and clericalism, which are two perversions".
• He complained that "it frightens us to accompany people with sexual diversity", urging the Jesuits to "go forward in pastoral experiences."

So from the last two bullet points, can we gather that he thinks those of us who attend the Traditional Latin Mass are perverts, while sodomites are simply "diverse"?  If he thinks that the latter need "accompanying", these "pastoral experiences" better include the Sacrament of Confession for the sake of all involved.

Below I'll post a video of a Traditional Latin Mass that took place two days ago.  Fr. Chad Ripperger gave the homily and spoke about Traditionis Custodes.  He linked this to modernism, and mentioned that a key feature of modernism is its hatred of the sacred.  I regret to say that he nails it when it comes to how the pope is simply railing against the Mass of the Ages at every opportunity.  Go to the 33-minute mark where Father's sermon starts.  I will say I differ with him when he opines that we should "be silent".  St Catherine of Siena lamented such silence, blaming that in part for the condition of the papacy in her day.  We have to speak and shed the light so that others aren't led astray.  Of course we pray and offer sacrifices, but these alone will not suffice.  Ora et labora.

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Restore-DC-Catholicism at 10:42 PM

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So from the last two bullet points, can we gather that he thinks those of us who attend the Traditional Latin Mass are perverts, while sodomites are simply "diverse"? If he thinks that the latter need "accompanying", these "pastoral experiences" better include the Sacrament of Confession for the sake of all involved.

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Ping

[Deo volente]

Interesting that a pope would call the grievous sin of sodomy, “sexual diversity”.

Interesting, and very sad. Lord, deliver us!

[BusterDog]

I’m going to have to start following EWTN again.

They were always a little vanilla and heavy on the pablum for my taste, but this may spice them up a bit.

[Ann Archy]

For the 100th time....the POPE IS NOT INFALLIBLE!! GOOD GRIEF!

[MarineBrat]

I wonder in which circle of Hell future Dante Alighieris will place this dog of a pope.

[edwinland]

Uhm. No he did not.

[I want the USA back]

Funny, I never saw anything in EWTN that smacked of the devil. But as for the man who denied hell, now that’s another story.

[irishjuggler]

Sir, the concept of “papal infallibility” is limited to the very narrow situation of a pope specifically stating that he’s declaring “ex cathedra” some article of the Catholic faith. Bergoglio has never declared anything “ex cathedra,” and neither did any of his immediate predecessors. I believe that it last happened in 1950 when Pius XII declared ex cathedra that the Assumption of Mary into heaven was Catholic dogma.

[ebb tide]

Yes, he did.

[MplsSteve]

I got banned from posting on EWTN’s Facebook site a few years back. I spoke badly of the Holy Father. I didn’t swear or threaten him. Someone obviously didn’t like what I said. of course, it’s their right to ban anyone.

But it’s funny now how EWTN has aroused the ire of the Holy Father. I wonder if they’ll still ban people who speak poorly of him on their website...?

[bantam]

This clown is DESTRYING the Catholic church!

[Sergio]

bkmk

[AAABEST]

He’s a sick, disgusting man. A bane on humanity.

[MurphsLaw]

I agree with you.
Unfortunately, what the Pope often says makes it hard to find the benefit of the doubt, if at all, or even if he desires it or not. This is one of those offhanded comments again- and it keeps the focus on him.
In fact what the Pope said is very interesting. Don't write me letters- NOT the sodomy part, or "his" idea of Confession in contrast to the Church's- those are for sure ill-handled, muddled issues to be sure.
So the EXACT Quote- which provided the sensational, devlish headlines as it does - (and don't kid yourself- Headlines are ALL about the clicks these days.) is as follows:

Pope Francis: “There is, for example, a large Catholic television channel that has no hesitation in continually speaking ill of the pope. I personally deserve attacks and insults because I am a sinner, but THE CHURCH does not deserve them. They (Attacks on the Church- my edit) are the work of the devil. I have also said this to some of them.”

That's how I interpret that. If the Pope is aware that HE DESERVES attacks and insults- how could he turn around and say that's the devil's work? Doesn't make Sense.
That's the interesting part- the Pope is "aware" he is purposefully doing something that would cause him these "attacks" - personally and so the devil's work has to be (the "They") are in attacking the Church- allegedly.

Now if he is saying EWTN is attacking the Church, which I have not seen (Mother Angelica R.I.P.)- than that it is obviously an issue -which most would think he is incorrect- that begs to be clarified, detailed and/or at least supported in some way. Though since the volume has been amped.. there is no room now for unambiguous clarification - especially when skin is so thin these days

[fidelis]

Pope Francis Calls EWTN "The Work Of The Devil"

If Mother Angelica (may she Rest In Peace) were still here, I’m sure she’d have something colorful to say about this.

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Wow! You'll really bend over backwards to defend you heretic buddies, Bergoglio and Barron, won't you, Murph?

Connect the dots:

“There is, for example, a large Catholic television channel that has no hesitation in continually speaking ill of the pope...They are the work of the devil. I have also said this to some of them.”

[Positive]

I attended Catholic School and Church grades 1 - 12. I was an alter boy for years and I did have my Confirmation. My first brother is a Roman Catholic Church Priest. My parents were married in the church and did not practice birth control therefore ending with 9 children and they stayed married for 44 years until death did they part.

Having said that, when the Church got rid of a living Pope and replaced him with a marxist, socialist...I said bye bye. I’ve no use for Franky who you might note came from the the Continent of South America where 93% of self identified practicing Catholics live. Plus he decided that John 23rd was wrong when he said the Church should not be involved in politics.

[MurphsLaw]

There are many many things this Pope says and does that are indefensible.

Distorting what he says now and again for the purpose of pearl clutching/wrist slashing headlines is equally indefensible- and NO WAY TO THE TRUTH.

There was no "bending over backwards" required in showing how this misleading headline was written to garner eyeballs.

Do you NOT AGREE that it is the devils work to attack the Church?

This Pope has an agenda- he is admitting that. And he deserves his criticism like he is freely admitting. He does not seem to care. But he also knows- HE is NOT the Church.

No Man is.