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Category Archives: Francis
Devolution of power to regional Churches? I think not.
There is a fear among some people with whom I converse that Pope Francis might undercut Roman curial congregations and devolve authority to regional conferences of bishops. I am all for subsidiarity. That said, some things just don’t work well … Read More
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WARNING! Tradition: A Danger To Your Children?
This is pretty funny. I saw this at Badger Catholic (nice guys): Laugh over this and other amusing scenarios over some Mystic Monk Coffee in your very own Prometheus-sized mug. For those of you who don’t have one of these… … Read More
A few thoughts about changes to the Congregation for Bishops. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
A lot of you are asking by email my take on Pope Francis’ not confirming Card. Burke as a member of the Congregations for Bishops and for Saints. The fact is that the members of these Congregations are routinely shifted … Read More
Does Phil Robertson sound like Pope Francis? Vice versa?
At HuffPo there is an amusing piece about the recent Duck controversy. Phil Robertson vs. Pope Francis On Gays As some Christians step up to defend Phil Robertson’s stance on homosexuality, one person went even farther, comparing the “Duck Dynasty” … Read More
Pope Francis and Christmas Greetings to the Roman Curia
The Holy Father exchange the traditional Christmas greetings with the Roman Curia today. The Pontiff opted not to reflect on the year past, but instead gave a brief address which included some words of thanks to those who are retiring … Read More
Proper “clericalism” defined and defended
It is time to fight back. Over at The Liturgy Guy there is a good post about clericalism. First, let me say that there is a good clericalism and a bad. The worst clericalism that we see is of pandemic … Read More
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Cracks in the liberal adulation of Pope Francis
I have been saying that the Left will turn on Pope Francis. You can already see cracks in liberal unity appearing. The catholic Left is splitting. Just start reading carefully at Fishwrap. I was sent this cartoon by Matt Bors. I … Read More
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Pope: Curial officials should hear confessions
From CNA: Pope urges Curial officials to hear confessions at local parish Vatican City, Dec 18, 2013 / 12:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has strongly encouraged the bishops and cardinals of the Roman Curia to spend time hearing confessions … Read More
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Pat Archbolds’ Open Letter to Pope Francis on Franciscan Friars
Pat Archbold has written an open letter to Pope Francis about the plight of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. Here is a sample. Dear Holy Father, I urgently need your help and so do others. I have heard all … Read More
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