Show threadbs2Jul 15, 2024

> “eliminating the structural causes of the dysfunctions of the world economy and correcting models of growth which have proved incapable of ensuring respect for the environment”

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

#PopeFrancis in #LaudatoSi has
#PopeBenedict sounding like #NoamChomsky

Laudato si' (24 May 2015)

Encyclical Letter Laudato si' of the Holy Father Francis on care for our common home (24 May 2015)

Tucker TeagueJul 3, 2023
Apparently, when the late #PopeBenedict's personal secretary, archbishop Georg Gänswein, was ordered by #PopeFrancis to return to Germany, the argument from Gänswein that he can't find an apartment big enough in Germany to hold all his possessions did not impress #Pope Francis. 😂
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2023/07/03/unumiliazione-davanti-al-mondo-le-parole-di-padre-georg-nellultima-udienza-col-papa-e-pensa-di-continuare-lo-scontro-da-friburgo/7216398/
“Un’umiliazione davanti al mondo”: le parole di Padre Georg nell’ultima udienza col…

E Francesco ha risposto che, soprattutto nella vita di un sacerdote, fanno bene perché aiutano a crescere spiritualmente

Il Fatto Quotidiano
William Lindsey Jan 26, 2023

The obsession of top anti-gay Catholic leaders with homosexuality — with condemning and punishing LGBTQ human beings — is a wonder to behold. Reports are now appearing (see the linked article) which state that former Pope Benedict is, beyond the grave, still leading the charge against the gays, with claims that Catholic seminaries are over-run with gay clubs. Supposedly Pope Francis is responsible.

#Catholic #PopeBenedict #homophobia

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/01/23/gay-clubs-run-seminaries-says-pope-benedict-posthumous-attack/

‘Gay clubs’ run in seminaries, says Pope Benedict in posthumous attack on Francis

New book by the late pontiff makes extraordinary claims about the Catholic Church under his progressive successor

The Telegraph
William Lindsey Jan 16, 2023

Telling the truth about Benedict's legacy re: clerical sexual abuse of minors, and commentary on Cardinal Pell's legacy re: abuse ….

#PopeBenedict #CardinalPell #SexualAbuse

http://bilgrimage.blogspot.com/2023/01/telling-truth-about-benedicts-legacy-re.html

Telling Truth about Benedict's Legacy re: Clerical Sexual Abuse of Minors, and Commentary on Cardinal Pell's Legacy re: Abuse

A blog about spirituality and connection to social activism.

William Lindsey Jan 16, 2023

"In over 25 years as the most powerful religious figure on the planet, John Paul II did almost nothing to safeguard kids worldwide. He repeatedly and effectively brought his unparalleled global influence to bear on other crucial issues but ignored or promoted stunningly complicit church officials. So Pope Benedict may indeed have ‘done more’ on abuse than his predecessor. But did he do BETTER than his predecessor? Not likely."

#PopeBenedict #PopeJohnPaulII #SexualAbuse

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Show threadWilliam Lindsey Jan 16, 2023

"If the deceased or retiring CEO or bishop or school principal mishandled 95% of all abuse reports and if his or her successor mishandled only 90% of all abuse reports, then should the successor be praised?

That can’t be the standard of judgment when it comes to the well-being of children – that the current boss ‘did more’ than the old boss did regarding kids’ safety, so everything’s fine?"

#PopeBenedict #PopeJohnPaulII #SexualAbuse

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Show threadWilliam Lindsey Jan 16, 2023

Horowitz writes,

"Without getting down in the weeds, let’s assume this is true. Let’s assume that on abuse, Benedict ‘did more’ than his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, about clergy sex crimes and cover-ups. But that’s not saying much. And that expectation – that the following official only needs to do ‘more’ at protecting kids than their predecessor."

#PopeBenedict #SexualAbuse

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William Lindsey Jan 16, 2023

Adam Horowitz calls Catholic media types onto the carpet for misrepresenting and prettifying the legacy of Pope Benedict vis-a-vis clerical sexual abuse of minors. Horowitz says that one reporter after another is saying, following Benedict's death, "Maybe Benedict didn’t do as much as he could have, but he did more than any other pope had up until that point.”

#PopeBenedict #SexualAbuse

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https://www.adamhorowitzlaw.com/blog/2023/01/doing-better-than-your-predecessor-is-good-but-not-their-best/

Doing Better Than Your Predecessor is Good, But Not their Best | Horowitz Law

Horowitz law is now evaluating claims from anyone that was sexually abused by someone in a religious order or within the Catholic church. Call us now for a free consultation.

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Bellis ColdwineJan 6, 2023
#ratzinger #PopeBenedict
Chris MerleJan 5, 2023

Just like Jesus would’ve wanted.

Vatican Funeral Ends With Ritual Eating Of Pope Benedict’s Body

https://www.theonion.com/vatican-funeral-ends-with-ritual-eating-of-pope-benedic-1849954519

#TheOnion #PopeBenedict

Vatican Funeral Ends With Ritual Eating Of Pope Benedict’s Body

VATICAN CITY—In a requiem mass that followed strict liturgical protocol for a deceased head of the Roman Catholic Church, the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI reportedly concluded Thursday with the ritual eating of the former pontiff’s body. “Father, into your hands I commend his spirit, as we commend to our stomachs his…

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