I posted elsewhere that in some way his visit may well have had a deeply negative effect on the Pope’s strained health. JD is after all an Opus Dei member, and Satan’s understudy.
Not a Catholic...but a woman who respected Pope Francis. He embodied a love for the world and the people in it--as they are. It's true that he could have done more, but we should all be thankful for how much he did to promote the interests of women and gay people. Sometimes the pendulum swings...let's hope that the church does not regress when it selects its next pope.
My father was an atheist and detested the Catholic church because of it's harm to the cause of women's health and women's rights. But he would have loved Francis. I feel bereaved by his passing (and I'm an atheist too and terribly concerned about the path forward for women in this world).
JD Vance is the anti-Pope Francis, as are his regressive Catholic allies in tech, the courts, business and government. I have no doubt they want a fellow divider and hater as the next pope. Vengeance not love is in their hearts.
I read that he was a man of the people who lived simply when he could have lived royally. Those who met him spoke of his humility, touching a population far wider than those who follow the Catholic faith.
Like John XXIII, Francis exemplified Christ's walk in this world with his attention to fundamental human needs: safety, subsistence and respect. He brought a new face to the Universal Church; one which challenged the ancient traditions and false pieties that are exclusionary and harmful.
Pope Francis was among the tallest trees in the forest. I will miss his majesty.
The word humble, I associated with humiliation during 11 years of Catholic School. Years later I worked the 12 steps and found the word humble again. I studied it and learned it meant self-knowledge. Pope Francis knew who he was. That was powerful and loving for himself and all living things. His legacy will echo forever.
Four men in car were hurrying along to make their tee-off at a golf course. Smoke started to come out of the front hood. The driver pulled off to the side of the street. The guy in the front passenger seat got out and said, "I warned ya this beater car wasn't gonna make it. I don't want to miss our reservation at the course. I'm gonna call an Uber. You two in the back wanna come with me?" One of them said, "Yeah, I'm not gonna miss a good day on the links." The other back seat passenger said, "No, I'm gonna help the driver push the car up to a car garage." Can you guess who the two were who took the Uber; and who the other passenger was who helped push the car?
I appreciate your comments here. I am not a Catholic— but fully recognize the profound role Francis played in history. Francis’s role as a leader, an example of that very rare individual who took the the life of Jesus and his teachings to heart— and LIVED THAT WAY—- is an inspiration to all who call themselves human.
It is refreshing to read the truth in plain language. In the US there is indeed a powerful Catholic Far Right. We do have we have 5 Conservative Catholics on the Supreme Court. These are just facts. Pope Francis tried to be in honest conversation with those Conservative Catholics until the end of his good life.
Minor non substantive comment: Francis was not the first non-European Pope. At least three (including Peter) were Mid Eastern and at least three were African.
Gratitude for your comments Anand- gentle, to-the-point and honest - the manner of support needed in this moment of sadness
Vance killed him for sure.
I posted elsewhere that in some way his visit may well have had a deeply negative effect on the Pope’s strained health. JD is after all an Opus Dei member, and Satan’s understudy.
Not a Catholic...but a woman who respected Pope Francis. He embodied a love for the world and the people in it--as they are. It's true that he could have done more, but we should all be thankful for how much he did to promote the interests of women and gay people. Sometimes the pendulum swings...let's hope that the church does not regress when it selects its next pope.
My father was an atheist and detested the Catholic church because of it's harm to the cause of women's health and women's rights. But he would have loved Francis. I feel bereaved by his passing (and I'm an atheist too and terribly concerned about the path forward for women in this world).
JD Vance is the anti-Pope Francis, as are his regressive Catholic allies in tech, the courts, business and government. I have no doubt they want a fellow divider and hater as the next pope. Vengeance not love is in their hearts.
Of all the pics - including kissing and washing feet- this is what you chose? He was SO much MORE-
I read that he was a man of the people who lived simply when he could have lived royally. Those who met him spoke of his humility, touching a population far wider than those who follow the Catholic faith.
Like John XXIII, Francis exemplified Christ's walk in this world with his attention to fundamental human needs: safety, subsistence and respect. He brought a new face to the Universal Church; one which challenged the ancient traditions and false pieties that are exclusionary and harmful.
Pope Francis was among the tallest trees in the forest. I will miss his majesty.
The word humble, I associated with humiliation during 11 years of Catholic School. Years later I worked the 12 steps and found the word humble again. I studied it and learned it meant self-knowledge. Pope Francis knew who he was. That was powerful and loving for himself and all living things. His legacy will echo forever.
Four men in car were hurrying along to make their tee-off at a golf course. Smoke started to come out of the front hood. The driver pulled off to the side of the street. The guy in the front passenger seat got out and said, "I warned ya this beater car wasn't gonna make it. I don't want to miss our reservation at the course. I'm gonna call an Uber. You two in the back wanna come with me?" One of them said, "Yeah, I'm not gonna miss a good day on the links." The other back seat passenger said, "No, I'm gonna help the driver push the car up to a car garage." Can you guess who the two were who took the Uber; and who the other passenger was who helped push the car?
Re this pope as mensch is Bill McKibben's take: https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/pope-francis-and-the-sun-7fb. Indeed: per the environment, he let the sunshine in!
I appreciate your comments here. I am not a Catholic— but fully recognize the profound role Francis played in history. Francis’s role as a leader, an example of that very rare individual who took the the life of Jesus and his teachings to heart— and LIVED THAT WAY—- is an inspiration to all who call themselves human.
It is refreshing to read the truth in plain language. In the US there is indeed a powerful Catholic Far Right. We do have we have 5 Conservative Catholics on the Supreme Court. These are just facts. Pope Francis tried to be in honest conversation with those Conservative Catholics until the end of his good life.
Minor non substantive comment: Francis was not the first non-European Pope. At least three (including Peter) were Mid Eastern and at least three were African.
In Paradisum - Faure 3min. Blessings and Peace
https://open.spotify.com/track/6RwZjIrorjk4pyzazdY3x1?si=6ADW686uQECBxVdHZGqFnw