She didn't scale any walls or pick any locks to get close enough to pull his hand. It was a hand-shaking, baby kissing, royalty-meets-the-peasants occasion. Why was anyone surprised that one of the peasants stepped out of line? She was over-enthusiastic and he was hurt. Lesson learned for her: don't pull Pope's hand. Lesson learned for him: some peasants can be revolting. They all will get over it, and so should we. Yes. Synodality. In China they drafted in Bishops to make it work. In Germany the Bishops are already in place.
Yes, she did it is apparent and we can see that in the video. She was distraught and seemed desperate and may not have been thinking clearly. I hope she finds peace, it is upsetting what is happening in China. I wish that it was more evident why the leadership of the Church has taken the strategy it has with the people and the state.
The agreement is due to run out in September. The Vatican seems to be on a charm offensive with the Chinese authorities, probably hoping to salvage something from it. They are desperate to pull off a papal visit to China and open an embassy there: https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1172791.shtml If the Vatican does manage to get a papal visit to China, what are the chances we'll see the Pope meeting Bishop CuiTai who has been missing for nine months? https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReleaseBishopCuiTai?src=hash Pope Francis didn't personally sign the agreement. Cardinal Paradigm-shift signed on behalf of the Church. I get the impression that the faithful Catholics were, and possibly are, under the impression that the Pope is not being fully informed of what is happening there. Cardinal Zen seemed to be of that opinion in the early stages. Not surprising, really, because the Jesuits had been making out that there had been a shift towards tolerance of religion in China, and McCarrick had been promoting himself as Catholicism's Henry Kissinger. It's looking like they all were working behind the backs of China's faithful Catholics. We don't know whether the arm-pulling lady is Chinese but, if she is, I think she can be forgiven for thinking grabbing the Pope's hand is small potatoes compared to what the Chinese faithful are enduring. Meanwhile, in Spain, is this a sign of the period of peace promised at Fatima or is it a sign that the Consecration of Russia needs re-doing? https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2020/01/10/cardinal-spain-faces-true-emergency-for-our-future/ Lesson to Church: Don't sup with the Devil because no spoon is long enough.
It’s hard not to become upset... “For this reason,” the Pope continued, “I have planned a worldwide event to take place on 14 May next with the theme: Reinventing the Global Compact on Education.” When he launched the initiative last September, Pope Francis said that “a global educational pact is needed to educate us in universal solidarity and a new humanism.” A Vatican-backed website to promote the pact added: “Educating young people in fraternity, in learning to overcome divisions and conflicts, promote hospitality, justice and peace: Pope Francis has invited everyone who cares about the education of the young generation to sign a Global Pact, to create a global change of mentality through education.” Citing his September 2019 message for the launch, in his address to diplomats on Thursday, the Pope explained that: “This gathering is meant to ‘rekindle our commitment to and with young people, renewing our passion for a more open and inclusive education, including patient listening, constructive dialogue and better mutual understanding.’” “‘Never before has there been such need to unite our efforts in a broad educational alliance, to form mature individuals capable of overcoming division and antagonism, and to restore the fabric of relationships for the sake of a more fraternal humanity,’” he said. Repeating Hillary Clinton’s favorite aphorism, “It takes a village to raise a child,” Pope Francis asserted the need to create an “educational village” to face new challenges. “All change, like the epochal change we are now experiencing, calls for a process of education and the creation of an educational village capable of forming a network of open and human relationships,” he said. The Pope asserted that in order to reach the objectives of the Global Education Pact, as a “village” we must “put the human person at the center, investing creatively and responsibly in long-term projects” that “train individuals willing to offer themselves in service to the community.” “What is needed,” he said, “is an educational vision that can encompass a broad range of life experiences and learning processes, in order to enable young people, individually and collectively, to develop their personalities.” I shouldn’t have to even worry about the church too. When did we stop saving souls. Shouldn’t our global father be promoting world wide catholicism. Did he forget he’s pope. I am saddened beyond belief.
Pope Emeritus Benedict, Cardinal Sarah author new book on priesthood, celibacy https://www.catholicworldreport.com...sarah-author-new-book-on-priesthood-celibacy/ A CALL TO ARMS Benedict warns politicizing debate, dividing Church is 'work of devil' https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2020/01/a-call-to-arms
Interesting Our Holy Father Benedict said he would interfere with Pope Francis. I think the civil war has begun.
" no one is stopped from proclaim the truth of faith in a spirit of peace, unity and charity. Misfortune to who will be silent. Misfortune to me if I don't announce the gospel! " " Pope Distinguished Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah. " single becomes even really indispensable so that our approach to God can remain the foundation of our life and express itself. " " Pope Distinguished Benedict XVI. #DesProfondeursDeNosCoeurs " in the storm, we, priests, must repeat that we are ready to lose our lives for Christ. Day after day, we give this testimony thanks to the single by which we deliver our lives. " " #DesProfondeursDeNosCoeurs Desecration keep growing in Europe. Recent Acts, on statues of the virgin Mary in French churches, show how these gestures are a barbaric hatred. They call for reactions. Catholic can no longer remain silent. +Rs
Ex-pope Benedict wants name removed from controversial book: aide VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Former Pope Benedict wants his name removed as co-author of a controversial book on the issue of priestly celibacy, his personal secretary said on Tuesday. Archbishop Georg Ganswein told Reuters that, at the former pope’s behest, he had asked the principal author of the book, Cardinal Robert Sarah, to contact the publishers and make the necessary changes. The book, “From the Depths of Our Hearts”, is due to be published in France on Wednesday. Excerpts were released at the weekend, angering some Roman Catholic scholars who said Benedict risked destabilizing the reigning Pope Francis. It was the latest twist in a saga that has riveted the Roman Catholic world, underscoring the polarization between conservatives and progressives in the 1.3 billion-member Church and prompting fresh debate on the role of a former pontiff. Hours earlier, Sarah rejected media accusations that he had used Benedict’s name without authorization and had taken advantage of the frail, 92-year-old ex-pontiff. “I solemnly affirm that Benedict XVI knew that our project would take the form of a book. I can say that we exchanged several texts to establish the corrections,” Sarah, 74, wrote on Twitter. He later said that in future editions of the book, Benedict would be named as a contributor and not a co-author. “However, the full text remains absolutely unchanged,” he said. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ed-from-controversial-book-aide-idUSKBN1ZD1J1
Request made to remove Benedict's name from controversial book - Gänswein (ANSA) - Vatican City, January 14 - Benedict XVI's personal secretary Georg Gänswein told ANSA on Tuesday that he has requested the former pope's name as the co-author of a controversial new book be removed. In comments in the book presented as being co-authored with Cardinal Robert Sarah, Benedict is quoted as saying that celibacy is of "great significance" as it ensures clergymen can focus on their job. The case has caused controversy as Pope Francis is considering a proposal to allow married men to be ordained in the Amazon region. "I can confirm that this morning I acted on instructions from the emeritus pope and I asked Cardinal Robert Sarah to contact the book's publishers and request them to remove Benedict XVI's name as co-author of the book and remove his signature from the introduction and the conclusions too," Gänswein told ANSA. "The pope emeritus knew that the cardinal was preparing a book and he send him a test on the priesthood authorizing him to use it as he wanted. "But he did not approve a project for a co-authored book and he had not seen or authorized the cover. "It is a misunderstanding that does not raise questions about Cardinal Sarah's good faith". Earlier on Tuesday, Sarah denied that Benedict XVI was unaware that some of his opinions about priestly celibacy would be used in the book. "I solemnly say that Benedict XVI knew that our project would take the form of a book," Sarah said via Twitter. "I can say that we exchanged several drafts to set the corrections". The 92-year-old German became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years when he stepped down in 2013. Sarah added that the book was not an attack on Pope Francis. "My attachment to Benedict XVI remains in tact and my obedience to Pope Francis is absolute," he said. http://www.ansa.it/english/news/vat...ein_fd85f9e2-5f6e-4956-ab65-52a61a74cd7d.html (And Francis is the author of the confusion that has made all of this clarification necessary!!)
Bree A. Dail's translation of Cardinal Sarah's statement. People are asking what kind of pressure it took for Cardinal Sarah to subsequently agree to Archbishop Ganswein's statement. Lord Jesus Christ, please send St. Michael to protect Cardinal Sarah and Pope Benedict from the wolves. https://twitter.com/breeadail
