. He has campaigned against “clericalism,” or the tendency of bishops and priests to relish their power over—and see themselves as separate from—the lay faithful, and has pushed for a more “pastoral” approach. And he has kicked off a global,
in discussion and debate that he hopes will force the church leaders to listen to the wishes and concerns of the public.Though Francis gives off a warm, grandfatherly impression, there’s no doubt that he’s politically savvy. He is almost certainly working to reshape the College of Cardinals, the advisory body composed of the church’s most senior members—known as the “princes of the church”—that will, most importantly, be tasked with choosing the next pope.
“It’s going to be difficult for people from all over the world to form a political bloc,” said David Gibson, the director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University. The elevation of cardinals all around the world is healthy for the future of the church, and it certainly puts more of Francis’s allies in positions of power, but it’s not necessarily politically advantageous.
Making things more tenuous, according to Ulrich Lehner, a theology professor at the University of Notre Dame, Francis has rejected the typical practice of using the College of Cardinals as an advisory board in favor of consulting a small circle of trusted advisers. “This has a fatal consequence,” Lehner wrote in an email.
Interesting
Rooting for Pope Francis. Always.
He needs to excommunicate the President & all the Catholics on the Supreme Court!
A LOT of social justice Catholics have had one foot out the door for years. If these men are successful at undermining the Pope and installing a conservative net, the church will see a mass exodus. Already lose more people than come in now. no way they could recover financially.
A hard job, a good man
realdonaldchkn They are monsters
He looks so mean !
This is why the position of Pope is becoming meaningless.
The thought that Francis is liberal, makes me laugh!
They are Catholic and they can fight all they want. Their opinions should not even matter to anyone. Not a soul. The religion is immoral and has been for centuries. As for conservatives, they can go to the nether world.
The world should shut down this org of organized crime. It“s overdue for centuries.
Vatican Conservatives: “You need to rein it in, man.” Papa Frank:
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