#176
Posted: 8/4/13 at 5:38am
At a certain point, does "willful denial" become dogma, or, at least, accepted canon?
This article, but a Reuters religion reporter, says that the now-famous five words--"Who am I to judge?"--are not part of a new Vatican policy but a personal policy by this particular pope to downplay the harsh rhetoruc on "pelvic and personal issues" and speak to alienated Catholics in a way that is "approachable, kind, understanding and patient."
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3696143?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009
The last word at the end of the article is given to an unnamed cardinal, who says that the pope "plays for the same team but kicks the ball in an entirely new direction."
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"'Who am I to judge' may end up being the most-quoted five words spoken by a modern pope," said John Thavis, author of the best-selling book The Vatican Diaries and who covered the Vatican for 30 years for the U.S.-based Catholic News Service.
"Pope Francis has realized the simple truth, that when the Church preaches on pelvic and political issues like birth control, abortion and same-sex marriage, many people stop listening. So instead of repeating the rules and revving up the 'culture of death' rhetoric, he's focusing on another essential side of Christianity, mercy and compassion. And of course, that's much more inviting," Thavis said.
This article, but a Reuters religion reporter, says that the now-famous five words--"Who am I to judge?"--are not part of a new Vatican policy but a personal policy by this particular pope to downplay the harsh rhetoruc on "pelvic and personal issues" and speak to alienated Catholics in a way that is "approachable, kind, understanding and patient."
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3696143?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009
The last word at the end of the article is given to an unnamed cardinal, who says that the pope "plays for the same team but kicks the ball in an entirely new direction."
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"'Who am I to judge' may end up being the most-quoted five words spoken by a modern pope," said John Thavis, author of the best-selling book The Vatican Diaries and who covered the Vatican for 30 years for the U.S.-based Catholic News Service.
"Pope Francis has realized the simple truth, that when the Church preaches on pelvic and political issues like birth control, abortion and same-sex marriage, many people stop listening. So instead of repeating the rules and revving up the 'culture of death' rhetoric, he's focusing on another essential side of Christianity, mercy and compassion. And of course, that's much more inviting," Thavis said.
Updated On: 8/4/13 at 05:38 AM
