Pope Francis’ retooling of the JPII Institute shows his modus operandi
VATICAN— The September 19 re-establishment of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Science on the Family and Marriage is a good object lesson in the modus operandi of Pope Francis. It offers observers some helpful lessons about the Roman Pontiff’s leadership style. The John Paul II Pontifical Institute, founded by the late Polish Pope, whom Pope Francis calls the “Pope of the Family”, has developed as well-respected institution in theological circles. It is known to foster and promote theological discussions on family and marriage issues at twelve campuses around the world. The institute’s work was mentioned in the…
U.S. archbishop: Active gays must repent and change lifestyle before receiving Communion
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 10, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — An American archbishop has released guidelines upholding the Church’s constant teaching that Catholics in “serious sin” – including active homosexuals and those in adulterous unions – must repent before receiving Communion. The new guidelines from Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon are intended to implement Pope Francis’s Exhortation Amoris Laetitia in a way that he said is “compatible with Church teaching.” The guidelines state that those in “serious sin,” including divorced and civilly-remarried persons living unchastely as well as persons in an active same-sex relationship, must “sacramentally confess all serious sins with a…
Primate of All Ireland: Don’t Be Afraid to Fight “Gay Marriage”
An Irish archbishop is sending a warning to voters who would redefine marriage to include same-sex couples by Ryan Fitzgerald • May 5, 2015 ARMAGH, Northern Irelandd, May 5, 2015 (ChurchMilitant.com) – On May 22, the people of Ireland will vote on the world’s first-ever country-wide referendum over redefining civil marriage to include same-sex couples. With recent polls showing 70 percent of the electorate support “gay marriage,” the head of Ireland’s Catholics, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, is sending a warning to voters — if you legally redefine marriage to include same-sex couples, you defy both faith and reason as well…
Catholic Teachings
017 LISTS OF BOOKS ON CHURCH’S CATHOLIC TEACHING CODE TITLE AUTHOR/S PUBLISHER SYNOPSIS 017 – A Insights on World Peace through Education and Culture Dr. Josef De Ubaldo, DSc. Isarog Printing, Peace Through Education Is Possible” … world peace: • Peace as a Process • Technology for Peace • Peace in our Homes/Communities • … 017 – C World Youth Day 1995 “ As The Father Sent Me… So I am Sending you “… Rowena L. Nepumuceno Word and Life Publication Speeches of His Holiness Pope John Paul II during The Celebration of World Youth Day, 1995 017 – D…
