I saw a photo yesterday of Pope John Paul II celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Lent in the chapel of Gemelli Hospital on March 6, 2005. I believe the Vatican could at least occasionally share a photo of Pope Francis when he goes to pray in the chapel of the same hospital. This would be more formal and reassuring than a picture of the Pope in pajamas in a hospital bed and would put an end to any unfounded rumors.
They should share a pic ...something is definitely going on...how do you know these rumors are unfounded? I honestly don't know what's going on but when I see major Catholic news people stating exactly what I'm thinking, then it makes me wonder.
Weeks ago, alleged sources from Gemelli claimed he had only 72 hours to live. If that were true, he would either be dead at this very moment or there would have been a miracle too great not to be shared. If the first hypothesis were correct, I wouldn't have the right words to describe the current state of the Vatican.
What Pope Francis has done since he stood on the balcony in 2013 has contributed to how he stands before God. But a sincere confession in the last week along with a full indulgence would make all that passe, for Mercy triumphs over Judgment. This is my sincere prayer: that "someone" has reached into Francis' heart with the Truth and our Pope has sincerely repented. If so, the Devil will be humiliated and Glory will be given to the One Who sits on the Throne! 1 Corinthians 15:55 “O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Well he has billions of people praying for him so that counts for a lot. I wish to goodness I had billions of people praying for me! But at the same time when you walk very, very far down the Dark Road it is very, very hard to turn back. I feel so aware of this when I pray, for instance for Satanists. One thing might work though. If some good soul might offer up their life for his conversion. But that is a big, big, big ask.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ne...new-process-for-catholic-reforms-9262679.html Reading this, I wouldn’t be surprised if a document emerged changing the rules for the next conclave while the Pope "works from the hospital."
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/...tion-gradual-improvements-from-therapies.html Looks like rumours of the Holy Father's death were greatly exaggerated. Thanks be to God.
The only thing I would be thankful for is his repentance. And his replacement with a good Pope, if there is even one available. Given what he has reportedly gone through and his age, combined with the secrecy of the Vatican reports, one has to wonder what level of papal competence, such as it was, will remain. Will we have Cardinal Fernandez operating under the guise of a Bidenesque Pope? Documents with electronic signatures? God spare us.
According to Italian doctor Matteo Bassetti, there is a risk that he may require oxygen support for the rest of his life. However, if he is still truly in command, he seems to have the stamina to push his reforms forward, as evidenced by the document released yesterday, in which he extended the synodal process until 2028. Nevertheless, I find it unlikely that he will be able to maintain a routine of long trips if he recovers. But perhaps progressives only need a pope sitting in Rome, signing the reform documents and appointments they themselves want?
We can't judge his soul. The last thing we need now is more division in the Church with more outside political influence. Better the guise of a Bidenesque Pope than an actual Pope Fernandez.
We cannot judge souls, only God can do that. But we can tell if someone is good or evil. In my own estimation Papa Frankie is the most profoundly evil person I ever encountered in my entire life. Bar none. Far, far, far more evil than say Adolph Hitler or Joe Stalin. https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/is-it-loving-to-judge/ Ascension Podcasts All Things Catholic Is It Loving to Judge? Are we allowed to judge others? Dr. Sri points out the difference between making judgements and judging someone’s soul. He shows how one is required of love and the other is for God alone. Snippet from the Show Do you love the people in your life enough to show them the better way? Shownotes “ Announcements Upcoming Dr. Sri Events: Feb 12: Aspire Conference – Our Lady of Wisdom University Parish, San Marcos TX Feb 19: Live 4 More Men’s conference – Holy Name Catholic Community, Indialantic FL Feb 21: Malvern Retreat Center – Malvern, PA Feb 24: St. Francis of Assisi Family Ministry, Castle Rock CO Feb 26: Faith & Love Conference – St. Catherine of Siena, Kennesaw GA Luke 6:47: “Do not judge…” There is a Bible verse that many are familiar with from Luke 6:47. In it, Christ says, “Do not judge, lest you be judged.” You may have heard this Bible verse used as a defense for why no one should be allowed to judge others. That it is not within anyone’s right to judge another person’s actions or decisions as right or wrong. It is true that we should never judge someone’s soul. However, does this mean that we can never judge? Different Types of Judgement We were given a mind and God wants us to use it. In and of itself, judging is not a bad thing. We use judgement in order to decide whether or not we need a coat when we go outside. When trying to figure out the best route to a destination, we use our judgement. And sometimes, we judge others’ actions/decisions. Still, there is a significant difference between making a judgement and judging someone’s soul. Making a Judgement vs. Judging Someone’s Soul When hiking with his family in the Rocky Mountains, Dr. Sri noticed that his young daughter was getting a little too close to the edge of a cliff. He judged her actions as potentially harmful and dangerous and knew it was important that he say something to her. In this way, Dr. Sri was not judging his daughter’s soul but instead observed her actions and determined that they were not good for her. This example extends into many other situations. Using the mind God gave us, we are able to judge the actions of people in our lives and determine whether they are morally good or not. We can recognize the potential harm it could cause them. We cannot judge their souls because only God knows their souls. Also, we probably do not know the fullness of this person’s story and what they have gone through in life. How to Judge with Love It is good to use our judgement and use it to determine the right or wrong actions of the people around us. This does not mean though that we should bluntly or arrogantly share these judgments with the individual in question. Nor should we stay silent. To love someone means to will their good. When seeking to correct anyone, we ought to speak with love, humility, gentleness, and compassion. We must nurture that relationship and work to share the love of God with them. It is essential that we share the Truth. Indifference Is Not Love Our world today wants us to silence our witness. We live in a “cancel culture.” However, we cannot live in fear of speaking the truth. The culture tries to tell us that speaking out is divisive. And yet, it is the exact opposite. If we are indifferent to the people around us, we are not loving them. We are called to love no matter what – even if we disagree.
