Francis frequently downplays the work of theologians, and his critics have flagged his cautious opening to allowing divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion as a sign that dogma under the Church’s first Jesuit pope is adrift.
 |
| Pope Francis greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during a visit with new cardinals |
Source/Credit: The Washington Post
By Nicole Winfield / AP | March 13 at 2:58 PM
Pope Francis marked his fifth anniversary as pope Tuesday by receiving votes of confidence from his predecessor and current Vatican No. 2, even as surveys showed his reform-minded papacy was turning off some of the most faithful, church-going Catholics.
First out of the gate to give him thumbs-up was Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, whose historic resignation paved the way for Francis’ election on March 13, 2013.
In a letter released on the eve of Francis’ anniversary, Benedict publicly dismissed as “foolish prejudice” the opinions of critics who say Francis has no theological heft and represents a rupture from Benedict’s papacy.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Read more
Related Posts :
India: International Ahmadiyya Jalsa Salana Begins in Qadian- Pakistan: Religious group threatens Mansehra barbers with 'consequences' over trimming beards
- Egypt: 11 killed in gun attack at Coptic Church in Cairo, ISIS claims responsibility
- UK: Young Ahmadi Muslims in Spen Valley Spread Christmas Joy
- Perspective: A vision of peace and unity! | Laiq Ahmed Atif
0 Response to "Vatican City: Francis marks 5 years as pope amid love, disenchantment"
Post a Comment