Pope Francis is Dividing the Church. Here's why.

One major criticism of Pope Francis is that he has created confusion in the Church. Here are four reasons people find him confusing and what we can do about it.
0:00 Intro
1:05 Poor Catechesis
3:15 Different Style
5:45 Morality isn’t Black and White
8:57 His Enemies
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[@MrTheanswer42]

for me "confusion" is when the Pope says something in public and the day after the Vatican Press Office has to release a statement to clarify what He meant... it happens way too often.

[@boss180888]

yes, but how often has the pope been accused falsely of doing so and so and it turns out to just not be true? the problem is not the pope, it's the world that is going bananas and some catholics blame it on francis...

[@MrTheanswer42]

@@boss180888 that's why I cited the official Press Office: I can just ignore all the Pope enemies that may spread misinformation, they don't matter. But I can't ignore in the same way that the Pope is a terrible communicator, and the Vatican itself (not some weirdo trad) had to intervene on multiple occasions to fix what He says. E.g. Vatican PO had to clarify that: - The Pope didn't say that Hell doesn't exist. - The Pope didn't say that plurality of religions is God's Will. - The Pope didn't say that he dislikes americans so much that it's an honor being criticized by them. I'm not saying that He is evil at all, but it's not well suited for the job, and it's a big problem.

[@boss180888]

@@MrTheanswer42 I understand the concern, and i get it to some extend. the pope, as father said in the video, has a...unique... way of expressing himself, for better or for worse, obviously for worse it can confuse people, but for the better it can grab attention and shake people into action. so for me it's a prudential decision how you choose to express yourself aiming for maximum result. and as for it being the official press office, rest assure they aren't correcting the pope but acting on his behalf with his full knowledge, and usually addressing misconceptions started by those enemies of the pope or(lets not forget it) more often secular media who just loves to misrepresent what the pope said. God bless

[@JonLane]

@@MrTheanswer42 And can you offer quotes from Pope Francis where he appeared to say those things - not media reports that may have taken his words out of context?

[@Macmumoz]

I've seen the office correcting mistranslations and out of context quotes but that's the press misunderstanding. The Pope must be understood in many languages and its easy to mistranslate to support a narrative, I've seen it happen so often in the US press.

[@darlameeks]

Update: I was confirmed a Catholic at Pentecost this past May. 🙂✝

[@HistoryisBoss]

Good to hear I urge you to never stop reading/ learning about the faith.

[@christopherbellegodbrought9555]

👑⛪

[@snoopy3587]

You are now a warrior in his church. God bless you in your life. Get ready for persecutions and hate from the ones controlled by the fallen one. Jesus was also hated, so stay strong, don't falter. Jesus is on your side.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Blessed Be ~ I Bid You Peace ~

[@blindknitter]

Congratulations! Welcome to the family!

[@raydenkhaleesi8679]

I am a faithful Catholic from the Caribbean and I respect and love the Holy Father, but he has confused ME at times - sometimes by what he says, and sometimes by what he does not say. I mean we're out there trying to live the faith in an increasingly hostile world and it feels like sometimes he doesn't have our back on certain issues. I will continue to pray for him.

[@samaritain16]

yes you can be confused but you need to go deeper to your faith first to really understand Him, otherwise it won't work for you because he is speaking assuming that those who listen especially the Catholics master their faith and for others, it is an expression of what the faith in the nowadays context.

[@reneeharagsim4720]

Same here.. Totally agree with you. For the most part, the pope speaks only to cause confusion than to clarify controversial issues. And always silence on issues when we need his leadership. I believe he is the pope but a very weak one.

[@samaritain16]

@@reneeharagsim4720 I think the very problem of people misreading Pope Francis is that they are very shallow in catechism in such a way that they cannot understand at all what the Pope is saying for example : about the comment "who am I to juge?" 1) first the comment reads like this "If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?" 2) the Catechism is very clear about people who have that orientation : CCC 2357 = homosexuality is a sin / CCC 2358 = special care for those persons who are "called to to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition." 3) About the sin part, if you know the CCC well, you'll be not confused because the Pope never said that they do not sin / When they sin or you sin, the Pope does not have the authority to judge because the Church cannot judge, that power belongs to God alone, the Church can canonize but does not have the power to send someone to hell. 4) on the part that those people are also called to holiness, please remember that every faithfull has an obligation of chastity outside the marriage (whatever your inclination that is). And the Pope says if someone is seeking God despite its state, that is the very word of the Lumen Gentium 42, where it is said everyone is called to holiness in his state. So you can be indeed confused since you do not know either the catechism or the teaching of the Church. Please do level up. As the Scriptures are clear : for those who have more, they will earn more but for those who have less, the small they have will be removed from them, it is so about faith they are talking about not money.

[@rex70121]

He is humble. I love that about him. True to the example of Christ and St. Francis.

[@charlesdayon8420]

@@samaritain16 We are not practice the Catholic faith in the nowadays context God never changes.

[@warriorgoat5939]

As a Catholic priest having been blessed to minister God’s love and mercy to His People for the last 25 years, I believe you over simplify the confusing nature of this pontificate and the damage that it has done to the Unity of the Church. I was blessed with a good education and mind from God. I have been catechised quite well. I graduated at the top of my philosophy graduates and at the top of my two theology degrees. I am aware that there are theological nuances on certain subjects and ideas that need to always be taken into account. Also, the pope has always had enemies throughout two thousand years of the office. I also am aware, as a priest, that ministers, priests, bishops and even popes have different personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and styles. I say all this to say, I hear what your saying. But, I am in the trenches daily with the sheep. I see the effects of this pontificate. To oversimplify the actual confusion that I’m witness to among the priests and the laity in this little video is sad. It doesn’t actually answer any of the actual critiques of the “confused.” You make it sound like if anyone finds the last 10 years confusing on faith and morals from this pope that they are either dumb or ill willed and simply lack charity. I don’t think you clarify ambiguous and seemingly contradictory statements from the main teacher of the People of God (His Holiness) by asserting that the problem is with the actually confused. I’m not a genius, but I’m not dumb, either. The facts are that he is/has been confusing. It’s a popular opinion among our diocesan priests and sheep. The last person you want to be a teacher is a confusing one. I think you have sugar coated the real issues of why people are actually confused by the teachings of Pope Francis.

[@warriorgoat5939]

To criticize faithful and sacrificial prolife Catholics by likening them to rabbits is evil. He sounds like an anti-worldy-neo-pagan. That sounds something that a globalist would say, instead of your Spiritual Father and the Ambassador of Christ. Wow. You will know them by their fruits.

[@MarkelBeverley]

That is exactly what he did!

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

I turn to the Word of God for guidance and direction. The Church is an institution of man. The Bible is the breathed word of God. John 1:1 (LSB): 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Luke 6:43-45 (LSB): 43 “For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit. 44 “For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from a bramble bush. 45 “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil. For his mouth speaks from the abundance of his heart. The Church is overwhelmed by controversy because they do not follow the Word of God. It is so sad to see they mislead the flock of Christ.

[@MarkelBeverley]

@@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Hush now protestant before you get schooled.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

@LewisVitale3366 My friend, I doubt anyone who threatens schooling even knows how to school! All talk and no ability. By the way, I follow Christ, and his Word is my Gospel. I do not subscribe to the corrupt institutions of man. I follow in the steps of Christ's apostles. John 1:1 (LSB): 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

[@xiomarablanco5598]

I’m a cradle 70 y/o Catholic lady , and also from Latin America. I was raised and taught the scriptures and the Catechism by good priests and nuns whom I trust because the vast knowledge they acquired in their religious formation. The regular laity were called by our Lord to do regular things like getting married and raise good children, so we don’t have the time to read and study all the encyclicals the Popes write, and therefore we rely on our priests to explain without ambiguity and with simplicity all we need to learn and practice. As you can see I’m far from being a theologian, I just know the basic teachings of the Gospel and Catechism, and try really hard to follow it, but from the beginning of this pontificate I could tell there’s something wrong and I’ve been very concerned by what Pope Francis has expressed because it seems to contradict what I have learn through all these 70 years from priests and previous Popes. Regarding the laity leaders, we must recognize there are very well formed and good intentioned people out there. Please only because they do not agree with and criticize Pope Francis in many issues cannot be condemned by you. It is the duty of the laity to speak up (with responsibility) when some religious leaders including the Pope say or do something wrong that as you said confuses the flock. We desperately need good Shepherds to guide us, but Jesús’ way please!🙏🙏🙏

[@lovesrlady2]

Your instincts are correct and the Holy Spirit is guiding you. Resist Francis with everything you can and hold on to the two pillars...Jesus and Mary! When in doubt, return to TRADITION.

[@danielavivacristorey]

@@lovesrlady2 love your comment. You are correct, hold on to Jesus and Mary and return to tradition! Amen Our Lady of Good Success was quite clear on what would be the demise of the Catholic Church- a lax and perverse clergy. Certain members of the Catholic clergy would become as thieves stealing that Tabernacle light...thieves that would steal what is rightfully ours- our Faith. They would rob us of Doctrine, Dogma and Tradition- ransacking the Church as it were leaving us in total darkness without the light of the Sanctuary Lamp (which signifies the presence of the Holy Eucharist). Our Lady of Good Success went into great detail about the five reasons were for the extinguishing of the light. 1st: In the end of the 19th Century and during the 20th Century, heresies would prevail not only in Ecuador, but universally. “As these heresies spread and dominate, the precious light of Faith will be extinguished in souls by the almost total corruption of customs.” 2nd: In these times, the Conceptionist Community would shrink and even be infected with bad attitudes and false charity as a result of the pervading situation of the Church. Many vocations would be lost as a direct result (considered a reflection of a more universal condition during these times). However, “The faithful souls would suffer a continuous and slow martyrdom, weeping in secret and imploring that such dire times be shortened.” 3rd: Due to the fact that during this century, a worldwide campaign against the virtues of chastity, and purity would succeed in ruining the youth. Our Lady of Good Success affirmed, “There will be almost no virgin souls in the world.” 4th: The MASONIC and other secret sects would have so much influence on society and even the Church. “During these unfortunate times,” she foretold, “evil will invade childhood innocence. In this way, vocations to the priesthood will be lost, resulting in a true calamity.” Our Lady of Good Success could foresee that there would still be some good, faithful religious that would be willing to suffer all for the salvation of souls and sustenance of the Holy Catholic Church. “The secular clergy will leave much to be desired because priests will become careless in their sacred duties. Lacking the divine compass, they will stray from the road traced by God for the priestly ministry, and they will become attached to wealth and riches, which they will unduly strive to attain. How the Church will suffer during this dark night! Lacking a prelate and a father to guide them ... many priests will lose their spirit, placing their souls in great danger.” The poor priestly souls that would be left to uphold the Church would suffer greatly. “Against them the impious will rage a cruel war, overwhelming them with vituperations, calumnies and vexations in order to stop them from fulfilling their ministry. But they, like firm columns, will remain unswerving and will confront everything with a spirit of humility …” Our Lady of Good Success implored that the people of this time should “clamor insistently” to the Heavenly Father for an end to ‘these ominous times’ sending to the Church a prelate and father who would restore the spirit to the priests… In order to dissipate this black cloud, that prevents the Church from enjoying the clear day of liberty, there will be a formidable and frightful war, ... This night will be most horrible, for, humanly speaking, evil will seem to triumph. This, then, will mark the arrival of my hour, when I in a marvelous way, will dethrone the proud and cursed Satan, trampling him under my feet and fettering him in the infernal abyss. Thus, the Church and Country will be finally free of his cruel tyranny. 5th: The lamp went out was due to those who have the “financial means to help the Church but do nothing.

[@patreisinger142]

Well said!

[@mariaelenarocillo2950]

Satan wants to divide our church. Beware that he is like a lion ready to devour each of us. Always be ready to guard your mind. In a bit of a second, Satan can feed us with negative thoughts to make someone wrong. Be vigilant, Satan wants division, break ups of relationship and trust. Remain faithful for the Lord Jesus will endlessly take care His leader and flock! Amen Praise GOD 🙏

[@xiomarablanco5598]

@@mariaelenarocillo2950 Yes, Pope Paul VI realized that through some crack, the smoke of Satan has entered the Church of God. Jesús also warned about division and false shepherds. But we trust our Lord’s promise that the gate of hell shall not prevail against his Church. Therefore, we must stay faithful to Him and his teachings. 🙏🙏🙏

[@LlywellynOBrien]

I think it is important to clarify that our previous two Popes did not silence or demote people for criticising them. Rather, they silenced or demoted people who they perceived (in many cases indisputably) to be teaching or opening the way to ideas that are clearly and directly contrary to Church teaching. This wasn't petty power stuff. Even if one disagrees with the approach, or quibbles with some particular cases, they were attempting to maintain orthodoxy.

[@NorthernChev]

But THAT is where the controversy comes in. Previous Popes did EXACTLY that. They silenced and demoted based on THEIR interpretation of Catholic doctrine. Whereas Francis works WITH them. That’s what this whole video was about!

[@ivoclemens126]

@@NorthernChev But he doesn't. Francis is actively suppressing those who disagree with him.

[@dhouse24]

@@NorthernChev I wish you were correct; but you seem to be seeing only what you seem to want to believe is true

[@LlywellynOBrien]

@@NorthernChev Yes, that is still different to simply punishing people who criticised them, hence the clarification.

[@NorthernChev]

@@dhouse24 Sounds to me more like I have two people here responding that didn't listen to a thing he said in the video; and still want to believe the BS that is being spread. I'm just guessing as I didn't even know about this conflict until today.

[@dallasb78]

Some traditionalists go too far in their criticism of the pope. However I think they they are right to have a view of the Church that declares right from wrong and black from white plainly. This is what the Church is supposed to be. A lot of us miss that clarity.

[@ajyyoung3263]

He is cancelling Holy Mass. Are we not allowed to cry on our knees about it? Can we not say it’s not fair? I know not one ornery traditional Latin Mass attendee. We’ve done nothing wrong.

[@finallythere100]

As Vicar of Christ, Pope Francis SHOULD be consecrating Russia to the Immaculate Heart, as Our Lady foretold, instep of playing NWO politician by trying to deal with Putin as a NWO political leader. (which he failed at.) ...

[@albertoascari2542]

I brought up with my Priest the Patchamama and my Priest Said well maybe it's the Popes time in South America. Our Bishop acknowledged that Francis is controversial to lots of laity. Neither are Latin Mass Laiety

[@finallythere100]

@@albertoascari2542 Was does that mean, exactly, that maybe it's the pope's time? Thanks.

[@jonathanhosh4459]

@@finallythere100 he just did

[@erinsmart8422]

A year later and it seems those claims that he allows Bishops etc to criticize him don’t hold up 🤔

[@Jimboken1]

And it was clearly not true then.

[@susanwanke9933]

I agree. I very much have enjoyed other youtube podcasts by Br. Casey, and believe he is knowledgeable. But this one, on this point?...no...I am not seeing that the Pope is "welcoming criticism". Maybe I would like a list of "silenced clergy" that previous Popes have silenced. The list that Jesse Romero has for the present Pope is 32 -- I don't agree ALL of them were unjustified -- but most.

[@str.77]

​​@@susanwanke9933The list of clerics previous popes have silenced: John Paul II: Leonardo Boff, Hans Küng The end.

[@agentjs09]

@@susanwanke9933 I have to wonder, in light of these recent, very brash actions, the 87 year old pope may be experiencing some cognitive decline. It may be time for him to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, and step down from his chair.

[@str.77]

@@matthewjoseph9897 As is anything you say. PS. However, the names of clerics disciplined by the Holy See is nit really secret.

[@BlessedisShe]

Praying for our Pope and all those in the faith 🙏🏻

[@carolynkimberly4021]

But is this pope really "in the Faith"? His encyclical teaching that the divorced and remarried can receive Communion without repentance and rectifying their sinful state is heresy. His bringing idols into the altar of God is an abomination.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@carolynkimberly4021 what idols?

[@nosuchthing8]

I will pray for you too

[@Jerry12533]

@@nosuchthing8 second commandmand in exadus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@Jerry12533 Catholics only worship Jesus

[@Carvata]

I don't feel like this matches what I see. As a layman maybe what I'm exposed to is just different that what you see day to day. I don't know the people you've referenced, but I have seen people like Trent Horn, Brian Holdsworth or Matt Fradd struggle with things Pope Francis says. These are folks who as far as I can tell are very well informed on the faith and strive toward the principle of charity. Communication is a two way street, and it requires a listener who's willing to be fair. But a larger onus is on the speaker to communicate effectively. If the folks that I mentioned are struggling to defend and explain things he says, that seems an indication that he is not communicating effectively. Maybe I'm truly not the target audience of this Video. But as is, it's hard to watch this and not feel like the message is, if I struggle, question or have serious concerns about things Pope Francis says, then it's because I'm 1) ignorant, 2) only really respect authoritarians and not egalitarians, 3) aren't sophisticated enough to realize the life is messy and full of nuance and/or 4) am too closed minded, tribal or egotistical. I think it's unlikely that this is your intent. But it is the way it feels.

[@RicardoRocha-lg1xo]

You have conveyed my feeling very accurately. Sure, Marshall and Voris seem excessively vitriolic to mee, even if they do have valid points sometimes, but Fradd and Holsworth are very much the opposite and they too have similar concerns regarding Pope Francis (as I do). And if the last two years have taught me anything, it’s that conspiracy theories are more and more often spoiler alerts rather than absolute nonsense.

[@mariefricchione437]

The fact that this Pope is so CONTROVERSIAL ( confusing and opposite of what we learned) shows that he should definitely resign!

[@dianajanna7228]

Makes sense you feel this way when you watch Trent Horn, Brian Holdsworth and Matt Fradd 😅 like fr. Casey said, have you read for your self the church documents he mentioned in the beginning?

[@Julian-bq9qv]

@@dianajanna7228 I have. And have seen better theology from a second year theology student.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

The trivialization of the damage that confusion does to the faith should not be underestimated. Denying that Pope Francis spreads confusion is like denying that the sun rises in the morning.

[@ajyyoung3263]

Please explain to me why it’s divisive to simply want to love and honor Jesus through the Latin Mass? There is not one divisive mean trad at my Mass. Yes we believe in compassion. But to cancel the Holy Mass? Yes it’s upsetting. Cancelling Holy Mass. Please help us understand why receiving on our knees at reverent worship has to be taken away.

[@jaredxtian1]

and yet, here you are contributing to the very divisiveness Pope Francis is trying to prevent. hahaha.

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Receiving on the tongue while kneeling is always the right of any faithful in the Latin rite, whether it's the normative Roman Missal or the previous 1962 Missal. Cardinal Arinze explained this very well Regarding the usus antiquor, I have no easy answer to your questions and hurting. But having attended the extraordinary form too, my heart is woth you. But we should know that the heart of the issue now is not the liturgical form/externals of the Mass itself, but the reality of Vatican II, its proper hermeneutic, and the development and handing-down of doctrine and tradition. I suggest reading St. John Henry Newman, Pius XII, and the Spirit of the Liturgy (by Guardini, and then the one by Ratzinger)

[@jaredxtian1]

@@ToxicallyMasculinelol although i don't agree with "keeping your mouth shut", my immediate response to your comment is...why not? The Catholic Church during the past two popes have said this when it came to Liberation Theology and there was no outcry from "traditional" Catholics then. You just used the very words the Catholic Church used at that time to justify the silencing of Liberation Theologians such as Leonardo Boff,...so as not to "contribute to divisiveness". But now that we have a Pope that is perceived by many conservative Catholics as being too liberal, you get to publicly dissent? AND NO...I'm not wondering why the Catholic Church is in decline in the west. It has been in decline WAY BEFORE Pope Francis.

[@angelicdoctor8016]

TLM communities rejected Vatican II -- not OK

[@angelicdoctor8016]

@korinthosleon The liturgy can change over time (e.g., the apostles attended a grand total of ZERO TLMs). Ecumenical council teaching is categorically different. Yours is a category error.

[@heatherfeather1293]

Some of the things he does are inexcusable. He has dismissed GOOD men of God for opposing him. He has restricted the use of the Latin Mass, which was the Mass that created all of the saints in the past. I could go on, but I prefer not to. I am a devout Catholic in spite of Pope Francis, and as my priest has told me - don't leave Jesus because of Judas.

[@landoromanico2151]

Amen!

[@PaoloGasparini-ux2kp]

"You have placed your blood within the body of the Holy Church and desire it to be administered through the hands of your vicar. Therefore, foolish is the one who... acts against this vicar... Even if he were an incarnate demon, I must not raise my head against him. St. Catherine of Siena

[@alesanchez87]

Funny, I've revived my faith thanks to him being less of a Church leader and more of God's flock shepherd.

[@MarthaMyDear6]

@@PaoloGasparini-ux2kpSo follow the Pope’s guidance even if he you think he may possibly be a demon? I am not sure that is good advice.

[@PaoloGasparini-ux2kp]

@@MarthaMyDear6 "Father," said one of the young men to a friend of mine who is a priest, "I often hear criticisms against the Church. It is said that the men who represent it are not consistent, do not live the Gospel, but seek their own worldly interests. This justifies those who say that we can live ignoring God." The priest became sad but said, "Friend, go for a moment to Gethsemane. All the apostles fled. Jesus is chained and suffers at seeing himself alone, abandoned by his own (Mk 14:50). Would you also abandon him? Peter followed him, yes, but later denied him (Jn 18:17). Jesus, risen from the dead, said to him: 'Feed my sheep' (Jn 21:16). And to all the apostles who had fled: 'As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven' (Jn 20:21,23). With whom do you stand?" The young man remained confused and silent. He had much to reflect upon and decide. The words came to his mind: "Overcome evil with good" (Rom 12:21). Despite everything, Martha, Jesus remained faithful to his promises.

[@TT-tx5ng]

I was just imagining Moses coming down with the tablets of the Ten Commandments, and upon seeing the people he just led out from slavery acting up with the Golden Calf, laid down the tablets and had a dialogue with the people to get a consensus on how they feel about God’s commandments. Then, went up to God in the mountain to tell Him what the people thought. Who knows, maybe God would’ve reconsidered His commandments and rewritten them to meet the people halfway. Or maybe God would’ve written footnotes on each commandment to give room for exceptions. But He did not do any of those.

[@mikazoftstrom2343]

Perfect comment. This is what I can’t understand about some of these people. They think the church should change or modernize despite the fact that every parable Jesus taught ends up with the discarding of the one’s that disobey God’s law.

[@patriciavalencia2674]

Your logic is flawed. At those days people did not have any understanding of much. We are at this time in history and in this country well read, or we can be if we choose so, learned or we can be if we choose so… there’s no time for “ blind faith”. That’s the reason young ppl are leaving the Church. There’s no logic in the teachings. A young mind will not accept a doctrine that is illogical “ magical” and that can not be argued agains. Jesus Himself welcomed intelligence and curiosity. He recognized it we praised it and in recognition of their superiority of mind taught them more and deeply. Please don’t forget we should not compare ourselves to the pple of 2000 3000 5000 years ago. We evolved and hopefully will not follow anyone blindly. Which is good. Blind faith is originated in fear and by peoples who have zero self reliance. I myself prefer to think of Jesus the man the human. We can’t relate to His divinity because in His divinity He is perfect. Perfection is Gods business. But as a man the Lord is approachable. By consistent exercises we can become excellent and emulate His live and understanding of our fellow pple. It reminds of Camu: Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend Albert Camus As a friend and mentor and a fellow human we can better relate to one another. Peace in our hearts.

[@Steampoweredhermit]

So because you believe early isreal is stupid he is wrong?

[@Angelina6518]

God is not ambiguous.

[@Healme4]

Eggsactly. Milquetoast preaching and behavior was never God's M.O. The truth sets us free. Shades of gray destroy.

[@caroc4327]

Well said, a bit passive aggressive at the end. I don’t think the “enjoy your new church” was very charitable, but then again I don’t blame your frustration. I respect the office of the Pope, no matter who’s in it. God put Pope Francis in charge, so I’m not one to question God. But I do have some questions that maybe people can help me with. I am honestly opened to change my mind and be wrong. 1. When the Pope has Patchmama event, he had naked statues of this deity on the altar. I can’t find any excuse for that. But, maybe I’m missing something. Again, willing to learn. 2. He had a symposium with speakers like Chelsea Clinton who are openly pro-abortion. I understand the Pope’s desire to bring people together, but does he need to do that with people who are clearly advocating for one of the most evil practices of our generation? 3. Biden says the Pope told him “he was a good Catholic” and there was no correction that I know of from the Vatican. So gain, a person who is openly for abortion is being endorsed by the Pope instead of being excommunicated as many think he should be. So those are my hang ups, not so much his teaching, but his actions. I appreciate any answers to these. Thanks if you’ve read this far.

[@gerardvinet8448]

The Pope before Pope Francis , didn't he retire & God didn't put Pope Francis in charge of the Church , wasn't it the Vatican , who voted him in the head of the Catholic Church ?Unless they changed the traditional way of entry of the head of the Church , I always thought it was by election process !!!!

[@cheryljones7941]

I might ask Father why Pope Francis says you can give communion to divorced and remarried outside the Church, too.

[@frankhays7255]

Carolina C. The answers you seek are in your very questions themselves. There IS no valid reason for any of the evils you have observed. So to answer your question...No, you are not missing something. In fact, your eyes and heart has been opened and you have been graced with the Truth. Please continue to seek that same Truth.

[@danielavivacristorey]

As you know the church has been infiltrated for over a hundred years by communists. Look up Bella Dodd. She helped thousands of communist men infiltrate the seminars. Who later were promoted to bishops, cardinals and now the seat of Peter. They are homosexual communists set to destroy the church. These are the men who have badly formed millions of priests, like the ones who defend these heretics. Holy priests are persecuted and kicked out of the church, while the liberals deformers of the faith are praised and promoted. We have reached the times where right is wrong, and wrong is right. Sorrowful Immaculate Heart Mary, Pray For US! God help us save our soul! We do deserve these heretical shepherds! God bless you!

[@robertwhatley2825]

The Holy Spirit has nothing to do with the selection of the modern popes. They agitate for office and gain supporters.

[@artemisapaulina29]

I'm holding on by threads...I really want to embrace everything you've said but the image of that Franciscan friar postrated before the Patchamama idol right in front of Pope Francis is embedded in my mind. Sorry..there are lots of Catholics suffering a great deal because of these "details".

[@settembrini33]

REally? That's what makes you suffer and not the social injustices and unfair pain in the world. I think you're in the wrong Church!

[@JohnFromAccounting]

You are in good company with Cardinal Burke and Bishop Schneider. You are not alone in your fears.

[@justiniand6a788]

@@settembrini33 , why would we suffer in our Faith because of social injustice? I mean, we'd be mad at it and try to amend it but it's not something that would make us shake in our Faith.

[@settembrini33]

@@JohnFromAccounting Really? You mean the two fascist members of our church... They are the people that give the Catholic Church a bad reputation along with people of his ilk, like Cardinal Nazinger. It's a shame we still have despicable people like them within the Church. They should have left with the other nazis, like Lefebvre.

[@ianmarsden8568]

@@settembrini33 Using some of the methodology of Fr Casey's video, i.e. predication based on the poll numbers - it looks like more people agree with Olga's view - 13 at the time of writing.

[@elizabethwarren8117]

I am a cradle catholic with 12 years of catholic education in a catholic school. I do not understand how the Pope can allow a foreign god in the property of the Vatican, especially on an altar in the Vatican. I learned way back in grade school, 1955-1962, that we, Catholics, should not have false gods before us and I can’t understand a Pope that actually allowed that to happen. “I am the Lord your God, you shall not have any false god before you”. I do pray for all the clergy, from seminarian to pope, how can the Pope do that?

[@polepino]

Can you please explain this "foreign god in the property of the Vatican" thing you are talking about?

[@veritasmuy2407]

@@polepino probably the Amazonian Synod when the Vatican/pope invited a demonic religion to set up their female idol on church property -- and allowed this demonic religion to do their satanic religious rituals on church property -- and even had catholic priests (ministers of GOD) participate in the satanic religious rituals. Sooo... instead of the Vatican preaching to this lost religion that there is only One True GOD in which is Salvation/Eternal Life (John 14:6), the pope treats this demonic religion as if it is equal with Christianity. *Protestants would say this proves the popes are NOT in the succession of the APOSTLE Peter who was directly instructed by Jesus to PREACH the Gospel to the lost unbelievers, not treat other demonic religions as if they are equal to the Gospel of Christ.*

[@JackAttack1776]

A while back, Francis seemingly honored pagan idols in the Vatican.

[@polepino]

@@JackAttack1776 i understand that's what's being said, but I haven't see images/video or whatever people are talking about. There's no context.

[@gerhardsrensen6815]

@@polepino Alexander Tschugguel, a 26-year-old Austrian Catholic convert from Lutheranism was one of them. He posted a video of taking the idols out of the Vatican and throwing them into the Tiber River - for which Francis (unbelievably) later apologised to the Amazonians. You can google the video.

[@mrbojangles101]

“Everyone loves justice, but few have time for mercy.” That line really hit home for me. God bless!

[@edwardbaker1331]

What is "merciful" about ignoring the damage done to the victims of sin simply to lie to sinners that their sins are not sins?

[@mayvelynbalo8288]

@@edwardbaker1331 exactly!!! And one day, we will all wake up knowing that Francis has declared that "sin doesn't exist", "there is no hell", "Satan doesn't exist", all because of mercy, mercy, mercy!!! ohhhh my goodness!!! smh. if it happens, all Catholics will be killing each other and just say, "hey, it's ok if I killed him, anyway God is so merciful. He won't judge me. I will still go to heaven for hell doesn't exist." ohhhhh my goodness Fr. Casey!!! smh.

[@vernongsnyder]

I don't think that's true. What the people want who he is criticizing is acknowledgment of an objective truth. It's not mercy to imply a sin is not a sin or to be so ambiguous that one could draw that conclusion.

[@phillipcuccia9971]

You can’t have mercy without justice.

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Is Philo of Alexandria also called Philo Judaeus a saint???

[@ryanEstandarte]

7:07 This is exactly the reason why I find it confusing sometimes when Pope Francis speaks about these things because these have already been laid down by his predecessors in the past. An example would be what he said in his catechisis that heretics, schismatics and the excommunicated are still inside the Communion of Saints when his predecessors Pope Pius XII and Pope Pius X already taught that these people are outside the Communion of Saints. This is already an error in teaching. So either Pope Francis is correct and his two predecessors are wrong, or they are correct and Pope Francis is wrong. There is no grey area in this. And another thing, I was taught in my catechism classes before that popes and bishops are simply gardeners and protectors of the teachings handed down by Jesus Christ to his apostles who they handed it over to the bishops and popes at present. Thus as pope, he should be able to give his teachings black and white based on what was handed down. So when I learned about what he said, I studied what was taught by his predecessors and the catechism and saw the inconsistency of it. And it is in this inconsistency that the people you mentioned like Cardinal Burke, Archbishop Vigano and others whom you called out are calling out Pope Francis not because they want power and fame and all those worldly things, but to either retract his confusing statement or to clarify his statement because it is offensive to pious ears to those who want to still be a Catholic and to those who are still looking for reasons to still be Catholic. Sure, he is a good man and has a different style of teaching and leading and yes that people needs to be catechized. But what I do whenever Pope Francis speaks is to recognize and resist: Recognize that he is still the pope and that he does preach some valid and sound catechisis, and resist whenever he preaches something that is not in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

[@joelarkin4268]

Please pray pray Ukraine has been attacked by Russia.

[@ryanEstandarte]

@@joelarkin4268 Of course!

[@joelarkin4268]

@@ryanEstandarte Then pray 🙏

[@aguidorzi]

Amen.

[@marya9039]

He speaks with a “split tongue”

[@joshuaneace6597]

He is an ok Pope. He isn’t the best we’ve had but he isn’t the worst. I am a convert to Catholicism, and even if he was a bad Pope, the Church will stand against the gates of Hell itself.

[@commscompany1502]

Amen. This is Jesus’ promise and it will last forever

[@crobeastness]

if by not the worst you mean 2nd worst because alexander vi was a thing, than yes, not the worst.

[@joshuaneace6597]

@@crobeastness not even close to second worst.

[@robbienettles9247]

AMEEN to that!

[@crobeastness]

@@joshuaneace6597 it's hard evangelizing protestants more than ever having to defend Francis as a legitimate pope. He hasn't even excommunicated biden. How can I defend that action?

[@douglasmay276]

Casey, I'm 74 and a priest for 37 years. I've watched and listened to you on and off for around 5 years. I totally agree with you and your comments, especially regarding Pope Francis. Like you, I have also watched and listened to the vitriolic Francis critics and haters so I know where some of the criticism of Francis originates and am able to respond. Please continue to be a voice of wisdom and reason. Often times, I respond simply to criticism of Francis by simply saying: "Just like Jesus, eh?" Jesus was ambiguous and controversial in time.

[@Jimboken1]

Describing the papacies of Popes JP and B as totalitarian isn't hateful to clown priests. Reading the mind and soul of Cdnl Burke et al (which isn't a thing) and describing it as evil without evidence or an argument isn't hateful to clown priests. Describing the catholic laity as stupid and ignorant isn't hateful to clown priests. It's de rigeur, apparently. The Church has been in your hands for 50 odd years...... do you think you and your ilk have done a good job?

[@nadinkoharic2070]

I feel the same way, just like Jesus! 🥰

[@AskTheKid]

Just because I can't do calculus doesn't mean I don't know what 1+1 is

[@malachi551]

I mean it would honestly help if he hadn’t literally attacked the traditionalist end of the church directly.

[@fullforcegale9630]

You mean how Christ should not have attacked the Pharisees?

[@malachi551]

@@fullforcegale9630 my dear has thou not heard remove the planks from thine own eye before attempting to remove the speck from thy brothers? The contemporary section of the church must needs get their own house in order afore thinking they may correct some perceived legalism in the traditional.

[@elisazanelli2004]

@@fullforcegale9630 HAHAH that's the most stupid and banal thing I've ever heard of people justifying pope Francis, as if he needed justification. Wake up! We are of Christ. And of the Catolic Church. As a family. TOGETHER. he is just eliminating people he doesn't like I mean. Pope is important, but never THE CHURCH. God bless you❤️❤️

[@kristianpowell3760]

@@fullforcegale9630 are you saying that the Church for 98% of its existence was just like the Pharisees??

[@Helga7850]

It's all political. He is a political pope. In Italy for example the right wing has the 60% in the polls. They think Bergoglio is an entertainer...a pro-Islam leftist...so they side with Viganò.

[@robertwhatley2825]

I would assume that the bishops are well learned in the church, yet they themselves have asked for clarification several times with several pronouncements. This sounds confusing and concerning.

[@ferdinandpurnomo]

And Pope Francis, instead of engaging in dialogue with those bishops (cardinals), chose to stonewall them.

[@elisazanelli2004]

Yes, people keep justifying pope Francis but the truth is a good pope doesn't need justification and doesn't WANT confusion. He would do ANYTHING he can to avoid confusion, and I agree, he's the pope, he's not an idiot,I would never say that. But right because he's not an idiot, he well knows of the confusion he created/let others create. He doesn't seem so sad about it. I don't like this. Catholic church is a family, we shouldn't eliminate people we don't like. But this way, he's just DOING THIS!!!!

[@AGHORNATH18]

This monk is in error as is his communist false prophet.

[@badgerlordpatrick6493]

And it's not just Cardinal Burke. Traditionis custodis has several different interpretations, from preserving the status quo to axing the Extraordinary Form. I've never really heard anybody give a substantial argument that Pope Francis is a communist - certainly not in response to his encyclicals. Most people deride him for his off-the-cuff remakrs and his daily sermons, not official teaching documents - which I suspect is probably orthodox.

[@fatar18]

@@ferdinandpurnomo also punished, vanished and isolated. Many good saint clergy are been put away!! 😔😔

[@NessaRossini...]

All through the ages there have been good Popes and bad Popes. Jesus said ''And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.'' WE are The Catholic Church! The important part is: Christ Jesus' Church is still prevailing even through the divisions against it, from both inside and outside, are attacking it. Please, let's stay together and keep Christ's Church Holy and undivided. 🙏🏼✝

[@Marsalis_CW]

You're first point, that most Catholics are poorly Catechized.... this one is painfully obvious. I'm Orthodox, and as a convert I have a certain zeal that drives me to understand the faith I embraced, and I think that poor catechisis is a common problem in Orthodox countries as well. It's a problem that needs to be dealt with by everyone. What I never understood is how someone can continue to practice a faith that they truly don't understand or aren't actively trying to learn.

[@jinarose5374]

Luckily this call has been heard and actions to attempt remedy are now here, 2023 Ascension Press started their Catechism in a Year Podcast. Also as cradle Catholic I also heard the call few months ago, tell me to understand the Catechism more and I said I wish there was a podcast. And now we do.

[@yucol5661]

Cause to them it’s not an important part if their life. It’s just the religion you where raised in. It’s different to you specially because you are a convert. You must have acted a lot about it to actually go through the trouble and devotion of choosing it.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

Jeff Cavins explained it well in one of his talks. He was raised Catholic, left and became a Protestant pastor, then returned to the Catholic Church. He said it's like an 8th sacrament was introduced, the "Sacrament of Osmosis." We were just supposed to absorb knowledge, even with poor teaching. I remember some of my "lessons" in religion classes, and I left thinking, "What was I supposed to get out of THAT?"

[@kjshark]

To sum up. There is no right or wrong.

[@realScottThomas]

Is it the problem of the people who are members or the church for allowing it's members to be illiterate in its faith?

[@michaeljosephmouawad946]

Dear Father Casey, for those among us who happen to study the faith, who have read the Scriptures, the Catechisms, the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, who know the fundamentals dogmas of Our faith, who studied Church history, yes, for those of us to whom you are not now speaking, I say to you: Pope Francis is ambiguous. His teaching on marriage is ambiguous, his sanction of the Old Latin Rite (to which I do not belong) is ambiguous, his inability to properly dialog with those who do not agree with him (Cardinal Pell) leads to ambiguity. His allowance of a pagan statue inside the Church is by any stretch of the imagination ambiguous (and I won't say more). The most important command that Christ gave Peter is "feed my sheep," and while it is true that some of us are fortunate enough to learn the faith on our own, Christ commanded his laborers (you are included 😁) to teach and baptize. Most Catholics live in conditions that do not give them the leisure to read the Social Doctrine of the Church. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that every priest, every bishop, and the Holy Father speak with clarity, letting their yes be yes and their no be no. Your duty, my dear father is to uphold the teachings of the Church (yes, including the social teachings) and to feed your people with the Eucharist. That is the primary duty of the Holy Father, and the fact that you had to do this video to explain why he is not ambiguous, which was not necessary with any of his predecessors, is proof that he indeed is. Peace.

[@CapitolPilot]

Could not have said it better myself

[@YaakovBuchner]

There is only one Holy Father, and it's not the Pope! The Catholic Catechism declares, that the Pope is infallible. He cannot be wrong, and everything he does is correct. And yet this pope is no different from any other. Just sinful men, who have sought glory, veneration, power, and wealth. Responsible for the death of millions of Christians, and currently leading over 1 billion souls to the pit with their pagan traditions of men.

[@costa1788]

Come to orthodoxy my friend

[@dennishalford5763]

An excellent post!!! I fear it will fall on deaf ears though, with the liberal Father Casey!

[@CapitolPilot]

@@costa1788 while orthodoxy is beautiful, I suggest you dive deep into church history. Unfortunately I believe the Orthodox Church is in Schism. Not the Catholic church

[@luisylaaudiotecadebabel]

I have a critique of this video. But first a big thanks for all your work and the good points you make here. I will start reading more the works of Pope Francis. I do consider him a very intelligent person, and I had liked many of the things he had shared in his homilies. I love your videos. I am subscribed and I am thankful. Now, in this one, I felt you were going around the big elephant in the room: how Pope Francis has reduced, cornered the access to Latin mass to parishes and people that want it. Some will even say that he is attacking the ones that love our tradition, some traditionalist talk about feeling abused. I can see their point. Clearly. I think that specific critique has been backed up by the facts (Pope's words and actions), as far as I know. Also, how "quiet" he has remained about the imprisoment of the bishop of Nicaragua, and other priests there. Those are valid critiques. And serious issues. In your video I hear you talk about general things, but not addressing the bone of it. It made it harder to listen to you, and even cringe at how you did so much gymnastics were into this video to avoid addressing directly the issue. I am saying all this with respect and appreciation of your work. And honesty. Thanks for reading, for your great video, and your service for the Church and our Lord. Lovingly, Luis

[@rachybos]

Hmm, we have a Latin Mass every Sunday and Holyday right in the Cathedral here in Boston. No controversy here. It's available for all who may prefer it as well as anyone who might be curious about a Latin Mass.

[@luisylaaudiotecadebabel]

​@@rachybos the exceptions to the rule do not deny the rule. Yes, there are latin masses but far and in between and very hard to get for all the bureaucracy and hoops, and brakes really, that have been established in this papacy. That is just a fact. Also the Pope has treated condescendently the people that love the tradition, he has said something along the lines that "they need our mercy".

[@marymadelynevangelista9799]

Please, are you saying that the Pope's call for more grace amongst us to be a condescending call? True mercy is never condescending. True grace is always undeserved mercy. This Catholic stuff that we are called to by Jesus Christ is neither simple nor easy. Sometimes it feels impossible even when it is not impossible. I have been the recipient of so much grace and so that I is why I had to type this. If you need a Latin Mass , then please go find who is the priest and tell them you need to be there, I am willing to bet somebody will help arrange for you to be there every Sunday because that is what Catholics do. @@luisylaaudiotecadebabel

[@luisylaaudiotecadebabel]

that is the whole point: even if I go (and I went already!) to ask for it, the new obstacles put in place to have Latin Mass had made it extremely difficult to make it happen. I am not sure if you are familiar with that. @@marymadelynevangelista9799

[@yucol5661]

Really? The biggest issue to you is Latin Mass? That’s like throwing your car away because you didn’t like the color

[@bishopgeorgemichaeljachimc9826]

Father, After his removal of Bishop Strickland and his kicking out Cardinal Burke, would you still say that pope Francis isn't administering like his predecessors? He refused dialog with Burke and never met with Strickland.

[@roseblack1135]

Great question.!!

[@reuelhermoso1227]

Don't expect him to reply any time soon.

[@MarthaMyDear6]

@@reuelhermoso1227Agree - 2 mos later and no response. God bless Bishop Strickland and Cardinal Burke and all the persecuted clergy.

[@martin02031958]

And he refused dialog with cardinals, who sent him dubia. (Meisner , Caffara , Brandmüller, Burke) He refused audience with cardinal Zen atd.atd.

[@TheForeignersNetwork]

The Pope is the leader of the Church. After continued insolence, he has a right to sanction insubordination. People trying to cause a schism in the Church are intentionally trying to manipulate the laity for their own gain, so the Pope did what any other sane leader would do.

[@DManradios]

Fr. Casey, I've watched you for years and enjoy your teaching and perspective. I get my news from many sources, and when you say maybe people should get their perspective from more 'mainstream' sources, you fail to understand that the mainstream sources are not unbiased themselves and have a pretext narrative they're trying to push under the guise of balance. They predominantly left leaning. Many 'experts' they choose are selected specifically for their known view, and the voices of conservatives are not represented. Are the people you mentioned more conservative or Right leaning, yes they are. But by only identifying the more conservative people, you do yourself a disservice by not realizing your own bias. I am a conservative, and I love the Pope, and I still will watch and listen to you, because I listen to people of many perspectives, but you should consider looking more deeply at what you consider to be mainstream and the agenda that they subscribe to. There are many valid perspectives that the people you mentioned have, and to diminish them is well, kind of speaking in absolutes isn't it.

[@maryangelica5319]

Yeah I disagreed with finding more "mainstream" sources, but agreed with going back to the sources: i.e., the encyclicals and writings of the Popes and Councils, as well as the scriptures.

[@DManradios]

@@maryangelica5319 yes, I agree with that as well.

[@kalenbogart4482]

I was raised by a mother who had a poor experience as a catholic, and a father pretty ambivalent to faith. I never attended church and until my late 20’s I was an avowed atheist. 2 things convinced me to be baptized and attend church: a joke on a podcast, and folks like you. The joke was Marc Maron, when he said “you know, if churches are all about hate, how come I’ve never seen an atheist soup kitchen?” People like you, with an examined and open minded faith, were the other reason. Full disclosure, I am Episcopalian, not catholic. But I’m nonetheless thankful for you. Please keep sharing your views, please keep up the good work. I’m a big fan. You’re a service to your church and to the very notion of positive and productive faith.

[@BobHutton]

Atheism is, by and large, a lack of belief in a God or gods. Saying the are no atheist soup kitchens is like saying there are no non-golfer soup kitchens. Does that mean everybody should become a golfer? There are plenty of secular charities. Here are a few that come to mind: - Amnesty International - Children International - Red Cross - Medicin Sans Frontieres - Oxfam - UNICEF I am a non-believer, but am quite happy to support religious charities, provided the funds do not go towards proselytising. It could also be argued that an atheist involved with a charity is being far more noble that a religious person doing it for a reward in the afterlife (or to avoid eternal damnation).

[@mollyjames9534]

@@BobHutton Btw I am super glad you are involved with charities. But doesn't an atheist or really anybody who does charity do it for either personal gratification or to get praise or recognition from those around them. I mean don't we all subconsciously or not in a way care what others think and want validation for our work. Idk this is just my perspective from my time on earth. Have a good day awesome human, happy almost March.

[@BobHutton]

@@mollyjames9534 Sure. People have all sorts of motives for their actions and I'm not going to claim that I know what is going on in other people's minds. It's just that religious motivation is more overtly inspired by long-term gain (or avoiding long-term pain). My main point was the lack of something rarely motivates collectivisation. (You don't get many non-golf clubs). Thank-you for your well wishes. All the best to you too. (BTW, I don't take offence at people saying they are praying for me. I don't think it will do any good, but I appreciate the sentiments involved.)

[@joelarkin4268]

@@BobHutton What causes a person to be an atheist ?

[@mollyjames9534]

@@joelarkin4268 Personally I am not atheist but from atheists, I have met most of them actually didn't flat out strictly believe in no divine presence. They just did not know how to define that presence. Thus they genuinely were curious and searching, potentially believing there could be something, but not having a strict definition of what that something was. A sort of spaghetti monster in the sky scenario I guess. @o3depleter probably has more personal experience, I believe they or someone else whose atheist can definitely give a better answer. Take care

[@christianking7621]

"Rather then silencing and demoting his critics as his predecessors did". I think that's a pretty bold statement to say.

[@kristianpowell3760]

Francis removed Cardinal Burke from his prominent role as the Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signitura… to make him the Patron of the Order of Malta, a purely symbolic role.

[@G-MIP]

@@kristianpowell3760 That’s his prerogative. What’s your point- other than to show the holy father in a poor light?

[@mmhac770]

Besides being UNTRUE, unless that's what you are eluding too.

[@kristianpowell3760]

@@G-MIP he only did it because Cardinal Burke is a critic of his… he’s silencing and demoting them, just like his predecessors did. He’s allowed to do it sure, and maybe he was justified in doing so, but don’t pretend he doesn’t demote and silence his critics.

[@Jimboken1]

And whether true or not ( I think not) it is an unnecessarily divisive casual slight of which I feel sure he was unaware.

[@mr.d8925]

If he is not trying to divide the church, tell me why he just disciplined 2 conservative US prelates, but allows German bishops to run free.

[@Chris-jr2nu]

i wonder if his bishop told him to make a pro francis video lol

[@janetharrison9807]

​@@Chris-jr2nuhe is a very good PR executive and he is an excellent presenter. I started watching him in order to.copy.his style.😅

[@patrickpilkington6241]

Yes. What's happening in Germany needs to be outright stopped. Germany is so important to the Church and if it is allowed to once again start something "modern and for its time" then where does it end? The fractal and seemingly endless way Protestantism is still to this day being made fractal and believing they're washing out the parts they think are not up to par as if anyone is allowed to do, all the while they water down the Logos so much that they wash Christ and thus God right out of their gatherings. Canada has an aetheist woman pastor heading up their clan of apostasy. How far will it be allowed to fall if once again Germany has a renegade group that is saying they know better than what our beautiful tradition has seen happen with tradition and reverence playing its part in Christianity and thusly the history of the world. Conceding critical longstanding doctrines fall to the whims of the worldly and desires of the misguided to stem the exodus happening in a nation that needs to get itself together and realize they have beautiful legacies beyond recent history that so many of them have had no part in carrying out. Germans would come back if they were not ashamed of their identity. Germans need to identify with the richness of their faith and the Germanic stronghold that once was the Holy Roman Empire. Paganism and modernism are stealing the Germans from the flock. I'd contend Paganism is the more insidious threat as many young Germans are telling themselves that is who they are and from where they came. It's a really sad thing to see modernity drive them to this. Its degenerate and its weak. I don't want to think of the mighty German people this way and I want to see the German Laity youthful and fruitful to reestablish themselves and regain their identity and be strong with conviction and purpose for their children to see. The perpetual beatdown they are given in the secular world is truly awful and I think the church ought to be there to ground them in their faith so that they weather the storm and reestablish not in bizarre mythology like Norse paganism but, in the Body and Blood of Christ. I'm not advocating for the Popes critics but, I do think the message that says the Laity desires tradition is the correct message and also the answer to regaining the flock that is fleeing in droves. The young are fleeing in fear and they need leadership. This is not about the abuse scandals, or women priests or blessing unnatural unions and unholy unions. The desires of the collective German Heart cannot be answered in whatever polling data shows or what have you. The Germans need to be allowed up off the mat and told that theirs is by far a much more beautiful story of their nation than what is bludgeoned into the minds of all westerners and that it's all their fault. Perhaps also we can mourn the horrors that their nation experienced at the hands of the communist horde that did what they did to them after the horrific firebombings that annihilated their symbols of culture and the Catholic symbols we all lost in the firebombings that were atrocities needlessly visited upon their civilians. It's time to make Germany great again and to make sure the greatness is Catholic when they encounter who they are and always will be in being with the Father Son and the Holy Spirit. Ave Maria

[@jairodoc98]

Very interesting video Fr. Casey. As a follow up, I would love for you to meet with the individuals you basically called lairs, and openly discuss why they feel the Pope is weak or ambiguous. I don’t think calling them liars from afar does much in the way of building bridges or understanding. I enjoy many of your videos and thank you for all of them. But, I think with this one you need to put your money where your mouth is as the saying goes, and have public dialog with the individuals you just called out. Just my opinion

[@snivithefox]

He says "their words are pouring gasoline on a fire." He does not say that they are lying, but he insists they know what they are doing. I agree with most of them, but unfortunately I think they lead many into a poor place, where the faithful believe they don't have a shepherd, and the only salvation lies in their way or position.

[@joselongo1601]

This kind of persons doesn't dialogue

[@juanisaac5172]

Father Cole, the pope is not beyond criticizing. One must not judge him though as in sending him to hell. I just disagree with him and wish he was more orthodox. Saint Paul got into Saint Peter's face: no sin there. Saint Catherine of Sienna went to the Pope in Avignon and told him he had to return to Rome: no sin there. I think the Pope needs to stop his attack on the Latin mass and stop praising Martin Luther. His other opinions based on Liberation Theology I do not care for. And classic Catholic thought is proto-Capitalism and not socialism. One gives because they want to and not because they are forced by the government.

[@danielavivacristorey]

As you know the church has been infiltrated for over a hundred years by communists. Look up Bella Dodd. She helped thousands of communist men infiltrate the seminars. Who later were promoted to bishops, cardinals and now the seat of Peter. They are homosexual communists set to destroy the church. These are the men who have badly formed millions of priests, like the ones who defend these heretics. Holy priests are persecuted and kicked out of the church, while the liberals deformers of the faith are praised and promoted. We have reached the times where right is wrong, and wrong is right. Sorrowful Immaculate Heart Mary, Pray For US! God help us save our soul! We do deserve these heretical shepherds! God bless you!

[@FriarJoe66]

Socialism is much more complicated than “state-mandated giving”

[@adamleetucker3964]

As was stated, popes have been pontificating on social justice, economics, the environment, labors rights etc long before Pope Francis and even before Marx. Modernist conservative are trying to make a connection between laissez faire capitalism and Catholicism that simply does not exist and never did. On the contrary, capitalism as we knew it grew from Calvinism and I’ll let you do your own research on that yourself. The church has condemned greed and usury since the beginning, with Saint Thomas Aquinas writing treatises on fair wages that would eventually be used by catholic labor activists. This does not mean the church was or is socialist. Socialism has a very specific definition that the American right uses out of context. It simply means the interests of the church and her teachings do not cater to capitalism. Never have and never will. I attend the TLM weekly and keep many of the old traditions that were sadly lost after Vatican II and I think heavy ecumenism is doing more harm than good; we are enabling heresy and damning peoples souls. I do wish the pope would leave the Latin mass communities alone

[@juanisaac5172]

@@adamleetucker3964 I agree with 90% of what you said. But the point I would like to emphasize is that the Catholic church practiced proto-capitalism where the Benedictine monks went to spread the Gospel in Germany and taught the local inhabitants how to make goods and take them to market. So they still owned their own time and labor. That system was still an improvement over the slave based economy of the Romans and the Feudal serf system of the Dark and Middle Ages. And some people would say that system is still better than the Laissez Faire capitalism of Adam Smith. I mean as your own boss you can decide your own vacation time and whether you need a vaccine shot or not. That is what I was referring to. Our education system teaches you how to be an employee. The real emphasis should be on how to become a entrepreneur. So the Benedictines had a leg up on the Calvinists. And yes you can make a very good case that modern Capitalism has its failures as well when divorced from the Gospel. One can see the environmental damage and exploitation of workers in Europe that Charles Dickens wrote about and is still happening in Asia today. The Jesuits had an economic system in Paraguay that was a hybrid socialist/capitalist economy. Some Catholic writers like E. Michael Jones advocate that. Thank you for your response.

[@angelicdoctor8016]

However, Juan, Church teaching requires you (as you may know) to give to Francis "religious submission of mind and will" regarding his teaching as per Lumen Gentium 25: " This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even when he is not speaking ex cathedra; that is, it must be shown in such a way that his supreme magisterium is acknowledged with reverence, the judgments made by him are sincerely adhered to, according to his manifest mind and will. His mind and will in the matter may be known either from the character of the documents, from his frequent repetition of the same doctrine, or from his manner of speaking."

[@Immortal-Daiki]

I've been going to Catholic schools all my life, from elementary school all the way to the university I go to. As a consequence of that and my being Catholic, I've learned to read a lot of Church documents especially ones concerning our social doctrine. Reading these plus the Bible and taking part in Catholic life has helped me come to understand more about the Mother Church and make me closer to the Catholic family Even if a Catholic isn't or couldn't go to a Catholic school, I recommend going to Catechism classes hosted by the parish

[@edwardbaker1331]

Provided they are not taught by Catholic anti-Catholic bigots, which is rare since most Catholics are anti-Catholic bigots.

[@johnholmes6667]

The Catechism of Trent is easy to read and trustworthy. The Baltimore Catechism was tossed out by the Modernists post Vatican II but is as valuable for children learning the Faith as are the basic math facts to learning higher level math. I feel sorry for this priest who intends to do good but has been so deceived! Pray for him..

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

As an Adult who entered the Church via RCIA, I would love extra classes, online materials outlined to progress from “Cradle-Catholic” on up. You Tube has a wealth of information and too many book recommendations (Mr Whoo: ANOTHER Amazon?!? I’m always afraid it won’t be available later). I admit, I don’t have the first clue about the zillions of Vatican and Papal docs unless it comes up in a documentary, and, no, I haven’t tried to grope my way thru The Vatican Website. I do research The Church Drs, Fathers and Saints. I have a copy of Apochrypha . I come from a background of “sunday school” for everyone followed by Church, where the Sermon was interactive, in that we now turned to whatever text ~~~ I miss that part (thats all). .

[@patrickstoops1584]

@@johnholmes6667 I agree. The Baltimore and Trent Catechisms read more like they should: Instruction manuals. The CCC is good, but it's EXTREMELY dense and verbose. I'm looking forward to Bishop Schneider's new Catechism.

[@kiemchutsu]

I'm finding Pope Benedict 16's teachings on the dictatorship of relativism becoming clearer each day.

[@DavidWard-t7n]

This is a prime example

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

And if that is What happens to you, where will you go for the Eucharist"

[@susankovach8927]

​​@@josephmclaughlin9404 We stay until Jesus is no longer in the Eucharist. I am greatly saddened that my children have come to Catholicism and not taught the same teachings as I was in the 50's & 60'. My son was also greatly hurt by the church for his reaction to a constant bully and expelled from the best education he could have received in 6th grade. He left the church in his late teens and has married a non Catholic who has no respect for his church. Their child is under her beliefs which I only know to be Buddhist and yoga. We have been cut out of their lives since she was 3 and a half. She is now 9 and a half. Our Faith is in God that He can do what we can't.

[@romapaul47]

Thank You Fr Casey - I am often confused by Pope Francis, the Vatican is often having to clarify or spin things he says, people he appoints to important committees, etc so yes I am confused at times. If he was something other then the Pope of the Catholic Church I may be a little more understanding but I converted to the Catholic Faith over 20 years ago for clear direction from a love for my lustful, sinful life. Now I can't make heads or tails concerning sin from what comes out of the Vatican on his watch, he's the Pope - Let your yes be yes and your no be no. I will pray for him, please pray for me. God Bless!

[@Blackjackwhiskey]

The main problem about Pope Francis is the leftist allegiance that he brings up as Bergoglio. I pray for God to help him overcome this mistake. But historically, he is not the worst Pope at all! Our church had terrible Popes in the past. Much worse, actually. We don't dissolve families because of one bad member, even if it is the chief (at least we shouldn't). He is far from being a good pope, but the church should remain always united!

[@bullyboy131]

@@Blackjackwhiskey No matter what a Pope does it doesn't change the church's teaching. What Pope is worse than Francis?

[@yucol5661]

@@bullyboy131 tons of popes are worse!!! You never heard of the medieval head of state popes that killed tons of people? The ones with orgies and the ones who stole even more money than today? We have gone a long way up! People have made lots of improvement in the behavior standards we put on our leaders, the pope included.

[@bullyboy131]

@@yucol5661 I have, and they were called out on their scandalous behavior. There was even a nun that scolded a pope back to Rome. But one can argue if what they did was worse than allowing an idol to be placed on the alter, or allowing a priest who is for abortion and an outspoken champion of the LGBTQ community to continue to lead a parish.

[@haselstrauch1688]

@@bullyboy131 well, he is the worst "modern" pope we have. But historicaly speaking, there were popes who had very sinful lifes in private, having many affairs, etc. Sales of indulgences is one prime example of transfigured theology that was invented by popes. This is, why I dont believe in catholicism, but in Christ and the bible only. I do visit catholic mess and officially am a member, because I do believe that catholicism is what we have closest to early christianity, but at the same time it is not unfailable and it did do many wrongs in its history.

[@kingapple9141]

My duty as a Catholic must pray for the Pope Francis the clergyman and for the whole church praise the Lord Jesus Christ

[@DJScootagroov]

I pray he steps down.

[@kingapple9141]

@@DJScootagroov non catholic

[@YaakovBuchner]

Why would the Pope need prayer if he's infallible and speaks for God? Christians know; I pray one day Catholics will also.

[@kingapple9141]

@@YaakovBuchner what

[@DJScootagroov]

@@YaakovBuchner the pope is a man, as capable as any of us. But he’s far more knowledgeable about spiritual matters so he’s a trusted leader. However when he speaks from the throne of Peter he is preserved from error. This has only happened 4 times in all of history. Also. Catholics are Christians.

[@mitchmoore3286]

I would love to see a video of you reviewing Ralph Martin's "A Church In Crisis" and tell me with a straight face that he is ill-intentioned, uninformed, or lying about the confusion and corruption surrounding Francis' pontificate. I take your point about learning more about Church tradition and teaching by reading the important encyclicals. But your take here is way too one-sided to take seriously.

[@lydiaborella5951]

My great disappointment was kicking out Cardinal Burke and taking away his pension. Where is pope F's charity? Has sinned against charity. I found it to be despicable.

[@JohnBrown-eb9yl]

“Doesn’t speak in absolutes...”. Then, why was the door on the Latin mass mostly slammed shut recently without warning, discussion, or synodal dialogue? Hhmm...

[@arfink]

It only seems sudden if you've ignored the last few decades of warnings, discussions, and synodal dialogues, and assume that the Pope just acted in a vacuum. But that's just being in denial.

[@jaredxtian1]

and you think Pope Francis woke up one morning and said, hmmm, I think I'm going to ban the Latin Mass. The pope merely accepted the recommendations of the Congregation of Divine Liturgy and Worship. This is what collegiality means.

[@cbn9604]

@@jaredxtian1 Strike 3. You are out.

[@Mr._Anderpson]

Yep. Pachypapa Francis is all about accompaniment & going out to those at the margins unless those at the margins are Traditional Catholics. Odd thing. There are about half a dozen parishes within an easy drive for me on Sunday. The only one I see growing is the traditional parish. I go there and see tons of kids, & babies being held in their parents' arms. A church without children is a church without a future. So, give it time. The Novus Ordo isn't eternal.

[@jaredxtian1]

@@cbn9604 Ha ha ha. your funny.

[@HeyWatchItGuys]

Fr. Casey, I suggest that you have a dialog with those people you mentioned here. I do think they have a point as well to feel that way, probably a debate to hear both sides.

[@heatherthompson6343]

Unfortunately, not much debate can be had with those that Fr. Casey mentions. I applaud Fr. Casey for referring to them directly as he does.

[@caroc4327]

@@heatherthompson6343 It doesn't have to be anyone he mentions. There are plenty of well-educated priests and laymen who love the Church and don't agree or understand many of the Pope's actions. To bring to debate these people would make his points stronger if in fact Fr. Casey is correct. I don't see how he is as he didn't touch on some of the crazier things that the Pope has done. And I'm not talking about what he's said or opinions, I'm talking about his actions.

[@alondraceja9618]

@@caroc4327 what actions?

[@Mr._Anderpson]

@@alondraceja9618 They don't call him the Pachypapa for no reason. But hey, far be it from me to criticize someone who would shuffle money from Peter's Pence to fund the Elton John biopic "Rocketman". The sad thing is Fr. Casey names people like Archbshop Vigano as pouring gasoline on a fire. Since the fire is coming from Francis, it might be wiser to address it rather than pretend all is well.

[@caroc4327]

@@alondraceja9618 there’s a whole comment thread that you can look in this comment section. I posted some and other people have added to it. This includes have the Patchmama on the altar, and priests bowing to it. As well as Biden saying Francis told him he was a good Catholic even though Biden wants to kill our babies and the Pope never made any statement that corrected him. This was while a group of bishops was trying to determine if Biden should be excommunicated from the church cause of his pro abortion stance. Again. There are many more actions. Not just words which is the only thing Father Casey defends with his arguments.

[@deborahdukes6096]

Great video ! As a former Protestant I believe that sometimes the Pope doesn’t consider how people outside Catholicism will perceive his words. And the media doesn’t help by twisting his words either. He needs to be more specific and clarify some of the things he says. Like Archbishop Fulton Sheen said, most people don’t hate the Catholic Church, they just hate what they THINK it is.

[@Jimboken1]

Your theory presupposes the the MSM doesn't support Pope Francis. He's been on the cover of 'Time' on 5 occasions and the the oldest gay rights magazine in the United States named Pope Francis its "Person of the Year" for 2013. They may have lost their earlier manic enthusiasm but they recognise him as one of their own ideologically. And they certainly do hate the Catholic Church. Which rather begs the question.

[@honeybeequeen5109]

@@Jimboken1 Or the MSM is twisting Pope Francis’ words to fit their own agenda and falsely claiming the Catholic Church now aligns with their beliefs. This is false. What better way for them to undermine the church and cause confusion? They also want justification for their world view. I find it strange how much people question the MSM but them believe everything they read about the pope. They misunderstand Catholic social teaching and want to craft it their own image.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

I just love everything about Bishop, ABp? Fulton Sheen. Even back when I wasn’t supposed to like Catholics. There’s something about beautiful handwriting on a chalkboard that a computer just can’t capture~~~

[@patrickstoops1584]

@@Jimboken1 Plus, more than 10 interviews with pseudo-journalist Eugenio Scalfari...

[@williamwalker4129]

The only thing that is black and white is Gods love for us.

[@neilwalkowski3063]

Thank you. I've read all of Pope Francis' encyclicals and they are proper Catholic teaching and wonderful in their challenges to us as the faithful... However I disagree, his public comments on particular modern issues have created confusion. I pray everyday for our Pope to speak the Truth of Jesus with clarity.

[@murphyfamily6927]

All of them? Including the footnotes?

[@gabrielmunoz2992]

No they are not they have venen

[@G-MIP]

You mean, “The false propaganda Headlines” have created confusion. The actual words, in proper context, of Pope Francis do not create any confusion. -Only to those who are naive and fall prey to the gamed headlines.

[@Jimboken1]

Laudato Si: "Humanity is called to recognise the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption, in order to combat this warming or at least the human causes which produce or aggravate it." Just explain how this opinion is "proper Catholic teaching"? I could do a laundry list of such examples. Do you ascribe evil intent to all those who ask for clarification of his position or teachings? Because one thing is certain Pope Francis either ignores them or responds: "I will say nothing about it."

[@christinacanto3740]

Sometimes confusion is born from people not knowing the truth to begin with

[@Jimboken1]

No. Not knowing that you don't know is comfortable.

[@nikadgod5152]

Pope Francis does things that contradict many prior Pope's. Ex. Taking away the right of priests to practice the Latin mass in their parish if they choose too. Now it can only be done by special dispensation. Pope Benedict declared that the Latin mass and NO mass are the same mass and equally valid. Pope Francis has renounced that. He's a problem of major confusion for the seat of Peter

[@YaakovBuchner]

@@nikadgod5152 Peter had nothing to do with Catholicism! You're taught that the Pope cannot make a mistake as the "Vicar" of Christ. That what he decrees on the throne is the literal Word of God. And according to the Catholic decree, anyone that would say otherwise is "Anathema". What a Pope decrees is eternally true as well, and cannot be altered or changed by another Pope. I'd suggest Catholics start taking note of these glaring hypocrisies. Catholicism has never been Christian!

[@nikadgod5152]

@@gilcostello3316 trust me. Pope Francis doesn't want ongoing catechisis. Most parishes in my area do that and are considered "rad trad" for it.

[@jacksparrow1057]

@@nikadgod5152 you think you are a god nika?

[@malcolmkirk3343]

More balanced? The Pope attended pagan worship in the Vatican gardens. He blessed pagan statues. Strange you didn't mention that.

[@Rafael_de_Ibarramienda825]

@Malcolm Kirk HOMOPAPA FRANCIS ALSO ENSRHINED THE BUST OF THE HERETIC MARTIN LUTHER BEFORE AN ALTAR WITHIN THE WALLS OF SAINT PETER'S BASILICA NOT MINDING THAT WE TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS WOULD BE OFFENDED. WE SINNED BECAUSE OF HOMOPAPA FRANCIS...

[@dand2760]

@@Rafael_de_Ibarramienda825 Am I to assume when you said homopapa Francis you’re calling him a homosexual? If so, isn’t that bearing false witness upon another person when you don’t even know his personal status in that way?

[@angelicdoctor8016]

strange that you didn't mention that the Vatican clarified that there were no idols, only Amazonian symbols of life

[@luisbergantino1207]

So, when Scott Hahn wrote an open letter to Pope Francis, calling him on his confusing statements, it was because Scott Hahn lacked catechesis?

[@andrewstarrmd]

I LOVE Scott Hahn, but after seeing this video, I would say Scott is trying to get clarity for those who have a harder time understanding. I think he fully understands what Pope Francis is teaching and doesn’t see it as confusing. It is confusing for those who have a harder time with ambiguity. Idk, just my postulations. Peace and love to you. I know your heart is hungry for the truth and I praise you for that.

[@nilofc]

@@andrewstarrmd I want some clarity too on why they prayed to the Pachumama, a pagan goddess, at the Vatican garden.

[@igorlopes7589]

​@@andrewstarrmd The thing is that the confused are the majority, not everyone is a theologian

[@CatholicNana]

@@nilofc At the risk of being called a conspiracy theorist or that I'm saying this for my own gain, I don't need any clarity. That has been given when the prayers to pagan idols were said in a Catholic Church!!!???!!! This pope is confusing, ambiguous, and at best a very poor pope leading people astray. We've had bad popes before and the Church has survived, as Christ told us - the gates of hell shall not prevail. At worst, though, Francis is a Freemason infiltrator as depicted in the book AA-1025 and Infiltration and more books that give insight into the plans made long ago by the Freemasons that resulted in the post VII state of the Church.

[@CatholicNana]

@@igorlopes7589 You don't have to be a theologian to know when something is wrong. And it's obvious that something is very wrong in this pontificate.

[@interianesq]

With respect, I suggest cutting out the sarcastic ending, i.e. wishing those who sympathize with Pope Francis' critics to 'enjoy the new church they are creating.' It added nothing to the message, came across as arrogant, unloving and unhelpful, and left a bad taste in my mouth after appreciating the video up until then. See Matthew 5:22; Ephesians 4:15. Excellent video otherwise.

[@DoctorDewgong]

Why? If you don't follow the living teachings of the Catholic Church, you are not a Catholic. End of story. It needed to be said

[@interianesq]

@@DoctorDewgong I was not critiquing the message so much as the way in which it was said. Sarcasm is not helpful when attempting to correct others.

[@florian8599]

I think, it was needed to be said, as a warning to those who go _disloyal_ opposition to the Pope, that they are on their way towards being schismatic.

[@pop6997]

Have you ever read the commentary under these peoples videos? Very many are shockingly hate filled! I'll say one thing for Fr. This post in NOT ambiguous....and it really was time to say it! Perhaps ask the ones he mentioned to 'tone it down'....you wont get far....they're just plugging themselves and dragging otherwise good Catholics in the wrong direction. We all need to pray the synod prayer together....united.

[@helenare2006]

Florian: You're all right. This priest is not showing Charity when using such sarcastic words. Let's be honest. Who is really causing division? those struggling to understand what's going on with the Church? Or those boasting "We are right, you sinners"...? That's pharisaic. God help this priest... And me, poor sinners.

[@noahmarx8297]

"Everyone loves justice, but few have time for mercy"

[@Winston-op5de]

Noah Marx - Beautifully said, but now a days, mercy is carried on to an extem. I will add: behaviors have consequences.

[@pattyamato8758]

@@Winston-op5de You're right - behavior does have consequences. That doesn't negate or take away from mercy. We must be merciful as God is merciful with us. Let's say my child in a fit of anger, breaks a toy. I can forgive him, I can sympathize, but the child will still have the consequences of their actions, no toy.

[@SuperLuckao]

@@Winston-op5de take beam out of oo an eye. Let he who has no sin cast the 1st stone. Get to know what Jesus taught.

[@fewoodjr]

Father Casey, I love your videos, but what you seem to overlook is that even experienced, well-seasoned clergy, including Master Catechists and well-armed Catholic apologists have issues with the Pope Francis' comments over the years. Like you, I agree that there are some who have exploited and are exploiting the sensationalism surrounding the controversies that have resulted. However, we've become so used to wonderful Popes in our recent past, it is hard to accept that an unpolished Pope may have ascended to the seat of Peter. I, too, believe Pope Francis is unquestionably Holy, but our history is peppered with Popes who didn't meet expectations, and Pope Francis may be one of them. While your compassion for him is noteworthy, he should be held accountable for the many controversial statements and acts. Unfortunately, Pope Francis DOES make ambiguous and seemingly contradictory statements, even though his encyclicals are wonderful. Those who oppose or question his statements are not creating a different Church, just very confused and, quite frankly, tired of defending his statements.

[@Jimboken1]

Compassion for Francis or hatred for those who question or disagree with Francis? It's a rhetorical question, of course.

[@DavGre]

Came here after the dismissal of Bishop Strickland. I think there’s more than meets the eye with Pope Francis that can’t be just hand-waived away as simple consensus-based leadership style rather than top-down leadership style.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Something seems decidedly askew ~~~

[@erinbarocio147]

Knowing Pope Francis there was a good reason to remove the Bishop

[@susanwanke9933]

What do you mean by this, Erin? @@erinbarocio147

[@str.77]

@@erinbarocio147 So you just that he had a proper reason that he for some reason keeps secret. If so, why lot put the bishop on trial?

[@prayunceasingly2029]

​@@str.77Strickland seems like he may have been a sedevacantist and vocally opposed the pope in a fairly negative way. Basically bad mouthed his superior. Its likely no one can do that in a hierarchy and keep their position.

[@maryemilysmiley6146]

Full disclosure. I have never been a Francis fan from the get-go. I grew up under Pius XII. Of the Popes since him my favorite is Pope Benedict. My objection to Francis is is his dissembling. His first job is to teach. In his efforts to be inclusive he devolves into emotivism. As others have mentioned in the comments these efforts cause confusion. The high school kids I have for confirmation classes are woefully illiterate in the faith. I buy each a student a catechism and a St. Joseph paperback missal. This session we are addressing "Defending Your Faith.". Pray for them and me. The topics are: (1) is there truth?, (2) does God exist?, (3) is Jesus God, (4) Catholicism and other belief systems, and (5) defending your faith in the public square---abortion, transgenderism as a form of gnosticism, gay marriage as discrimination against platonic love as a mere property right contract. Francis, I submit, ventures into problems the secular world creates but can also address. His calling is to teach and the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a cornerstone for people who are wonks, but simple explanations have worked best with my students. Yes, I hope they will read Ratzinger/Benedict, Leo XIll, Paul VI and all the late 20th century popes; however, what they need to understand why Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Father are their GPS system in the neo-pagan world in which they are marinated. I have priest friends who differ from Father Casey's view on Francis and are thoughtful men who have wrestled with these problems for years, yet are denigrated my Francis. If my kids learn that the purpose of life is service and not pleasure I will have done the best I can. Let Francis begin with the functional illiterates and teach straightforwardly respect.

[@rosemaryting7980]

Leaving church administration and politics aside, have a listen to the sermon and teachings of Bishop Barron and Father Mike Schmitz on those topics you mentioned. I find them useful and truthful.

[@maryemilysmiley6146]

@@rosemaryting7980 Thanks. I have followed Barron for some years now. I do find him clear, and accessible. He usually speaks at the annual religious conference the archdiocese has. I haven't followed Father Mike as closely. My favorite to read his Ratzinger/Benedict. I try to reread his Introduction to Christianity each year. Belloc, who is polemical but informative, along with the monthly magazine First Things. Thank you for your note and let us pray for the Ukrainians and world peace.

[@maryemilysmiley6146]

Of course let us not forget Chesterton.

[@rosemaryting7980]

@@maryemilysmiley6146 Lord hear us Amen

[@maryemilysmiley6146]

@@rosemaryting7980 🙏✝️👍😊

[@SkateTroe]

The first three points made sense and you had me really considering what I need to do to better myself as a Catholic. (And I do intend to follow that advice, thank you for it!) But when you started assigning ill motives to those that disapprove of Pope Francis, and you comment at the end about the “new church” they’re forming…I’m sorry, but the whole video was so honest and charitable up until that point, but then devolved into the same “It’s THEIR fault, THEY’RE the problem” game that everyone keeps playing. It’s honestly kind of disappointing…

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Who was the first Catholic saint who performed exorcism?

[@SkateTroe]

@@user-lv4ov5rp6d I don't know and don't understand the relevance?

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

@@SkateTroe No relevance, but I thought a Catholic should be able to answer that.

[@kimlamberthmatic6720]

I will disagree with you there. I completely agree with his analysis. Sometimes you just have to say it as it is. Every Pontificate has critics and Francis' tolerance of criticism has made his critics bolder, to the point of them perpetuating lies and hate against Francis. They continue to publish books calling Francis a heretic, at least one calling for his quick death. Unfortunately, these critics, often traditionalists, are gaining support from the masses because of the noise they generate.

[@corporal747]

Well said friend

[@tombarmaryam7462]

Fr Casey: Pope Francis won't speak in absolutes. Holy Spirit: - "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 1 Cor 14:33

[@angelicdoctor8016]

Protestant move - quote Scripture against the pope. Better ready Lumen Gentium 25: "This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even when he is not speaking ex cathedra; that is, it must be shown in such a way that his supreme magisterium is acknowledged with reverence, the judgments made by him are sincerely adhered to, according to his manifest mind and will. His mind and will in the matter may be known either from the character of the documents, from his frequent repetition of the same doctrine, or from his manner of speaking."

[@okk4655]

The evil found his way to the catholic church...

[@kristasears5645]

So putting Pagan Idols in the church and allowing pagans to worship their Idols in the Catholic Church is part of our catechism?

[@markpogo3182]

Be specific, do you know the history behind these idols

[@kristasears5645]

@@markpogo3182 all I know is that it was a poochie Momma, whatever they call it Idol from pagans, and they came into the church and they worshiped it, I do not know the history behind it ,I do know that it was a pagan Idol and the pope allowed people from the Pagan group to come in to the church ,and worship it

[@fireoflife]

It would be interesting to see how you would address the specific criticisms, that have been raised by Burke, Vigano, Marshall, et al. This video comes off as a bit dismissive, and ad hominem. Just my take.

[@G-MIP]

Nobody with a brain takes TM seriously.

[@angelicdoctor8016]

I think that would be a long video, but I think Fr. Casey could do it. Burke, Vigano, and Marshall are all really quite dullminded when it come to Thomistic analysis of Francis' teaching. For example, Serge-Thomas Bonino (cf his article in "The Thomist") explains why Amoris Laetitia is morally sound. Burke the canon lawyer is a lousy Thomist. Marshall is quasi Protestant and a poor strict-observance Thomist (which was rejected at Vatican II). Vigano is basically a senile conspiracy theorist. Truly a bunch of dummies when it comes to analyzing Francis' work. Just my take lol.

[@RobustMonster45]

My priest said something very interesting about people dividing the church. He was giving a homily on a section for the letter to Corinth where he talks about the divide between those for Paul and Apollos. He said that the church now suffers a similar problem. Some are for Benedict some for Francis some for John Paul. But he said that we should focus on Christ, like Paul said. Just wanted to share.

[@janetoconnor3636]

Your priest is misguided as are most of the comments on this site. Francis is nothing but an evil Antipope and has been for the last ten years since his election in 2013 was invalid.

[@basiamurphy8469]

Absolutely. Focusing on Christ and remembering that the Pharisees were interpreting God's law too, in the end refusing to recognise the Messiah. If like St Paul we live in Christ only, everything becomes clear & unifying. Why do we even have opinions about it? Jesus' teachings couldn't be clearer and that's a true gift from God.

[@WendelRosaBorges]

I was raised in a Evangelical Protestant family and, with 18 years old, after reading a message from Pope Benedict XVI, I decided to convert. I had lessons on the catechism, was baptized and confirmed as a catholic christian. So I have immense gratitude for the predecessor Pope. When he abdicated, I feared for the Church. But I was taught to hope and believe in the action and power of the Holy Spirit. Then, the Church, guided by this same Spirit of Life, chose Francis as successor of Saint Peter. I pray for him, I trust him, and I hope more Catholics trust him as what he is: the chosen one to guide us through these turbulent times.

[@Jimboken1]

The St Gallen mafia in a direct affront to Pope JohnPaul ll's Magisterial teaching "chose Francis as successor of Saint Peter". He is our Pope. But you should not trust him but examine what he says very critically. Formal ex cathedra papal teaching alone is infallible.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

God bless you, brother. I couldn't agree more. We are blessed to have had Benedict and Francis alike.

[@str.77]

The Pope is the first and supreme bishop of Christ's Church, but he is not "the chosen one" but merely a worker in the vinyard.

[@estherpat4227]

I truly love this narrative... John 17th.. Our Lord prayed.. "may they be one!!" Am a proud Catholic and it hurts me to see so much hatred, disunity and lack of humility!! Tolerance, forgiveness and love. Among us/In the Church.. my love for the Church makes my heart bleed... Dear Catholics we are better than that!!! We are Catholics and we speak in one voice!!! The voice of Christ as He prepared to redeem us to die for... Indeed 'What greater LOVE!? Our voice as Catholics is one of love, love for even those who disagree with us. For our Lord did not promise us an easy way/ faith... no.. we have to denounce ourselves and take up the cross to follow Him... to walk for our Salvation

[@urielmartinez2161]

Amen

[@rokofarm]

Amen!

[@CJDEV]

Amen.

[@SuperLuckao]

Exactly. V1ers think differently though. Thu think just Latin mass is valid SMH. Thu even want another crusade and a death penalty. All anti Christ ideas. You are totally correct and a proper Catholic it's how I was raised. Jesus is LOVE. He isn't a v1 tyrant

[@charlesdayon8420]

Some of us wish that Pope Francis would speak with "one voice." We get very confused.....O'My Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven especially those who have most need of thy mercy. Amen.

[@elmatador8857]

Confusing is one thing, how about bad policy? Look at what he's doing to faithful religious orders, traditional mass goers, and the considerations being made with holy communion. Just to name a few...

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

“Is the Pope catholic?” Used to be able to say such when the answer to a question was an absolute “YES”.

[@InExcelsisDeo24]

The traditionalists have shot themselves in the collective foot. The weaponisation of the Latin mass has gotten out of hand and he needs to deal with that. And honestly, if you want to be a traditionalist, much of the bible was written in Greek. There was Hebrew and Aramaic. The argument for Latin as original is baseless.

[@kenfuller7374]

A young Catholic girl asked the pope, “My friends do not go to Church, but they are my friends. Do I have to help them to go to Church or is it enough that they remain good friends?” Don’t bother, the pope replied: “It is not licit that you convince them of your faith; proselytism is the strongest poison against the ecumenical path.” On several occasions, Pope Francis has told Protestant leaders that they should remain Protestants.

[@janetoconnor3636]

No he says that but he also means EVANGELIZING as well. It is called indifferentism or syncratism one faith is good as the other and it is heretical. OUTSIDE THE CHURCH THERE IS NO SALVATION.

[@agnes8679]

Completely different from what Our Lord tells his apostles to do in the Bible. You will know them by their fruits. Let's not forget, the biggest act of charity is to share the Gospel and introduce God to others. If they reject us, we dust our feet off, but we must do it. To not evangelize your own friends, is the opposite of charity and love.

[@kevinrussell1144]

@@janetoconnor3636 You're saying that Francis is a heretic. From your lips to God's ear. I suspect his real faith is the Marxist Manifesto.

[@caedanreilly820]

This is probably the most tragic thing i have heard about him and i have heard many. He needs so much prayer. " proselytism is the strongest poison against the ecumenical path.” If we believe we truly have Christ present in the Eucharist and the fullness of faith how could we not share it. It grieves me he is a poor example of a pope and needs prayers..... first for his salvation and then for conversion.

[@kevinrussell1144]

​@@caedanreilly820 Who would ever think him infallible, whether speaking as Pope or Joe Blow, whether gay or unhappy? Evangelize is good, proselytize is bad? Says who, the bar-bouncer of a Pope? Is he pope because he breathed in the white smoke, wears funny clothes and a big ring, and is sympathetic to trannies and homosexuals? Radix malorum est......love of unearned consequence. Francis is a Marxist, not a Christian.

[@loganjackson675]

I’m not anti-Francis and am not confirmed yet either but it’s worth noting that ambiguity isn’t always a good attribute in a leader and some moral questions have black and white answers. Purposefully being ambiguous when it’s not called for can conceal truth and yes, confuse people. There’s room for both clarity and ambiguity/entertaining other viewpoints but some questions deserve clear answers and being critical of confusing statements doesn’t necessarily come from poor catechesis, ignorance, style preference, etc.

[@MarthaMyDear6]

Agree! The FS is ambiguous enough to be used as expected. Priests in church wearing in rainbow flag colors, “blessing” a lesbian “couple” as they hold hands. I’m in RCIA and want to confirm, but worry about the direction the Church is going. Now thinking I should go the Orthodox route…

[@ChaChaDancin]

You mean like a Teacher using parables to teach concepts?

[@loganjackson675]

@@ChaChaDancin using parables or symbolic language isn’t the same as being ambiguous in any response and you know this. As I said, there’s room for ambiguity at times, but when the purpose of the statement is to elucidate a point of confusion, being vague can be harmful. He’s not illustrating some deep spiritual truth, he’s meant to be answering practical questions by other Bishops. Jesus himself explained his parables to his disciples so that they understood what they were to do and teach.

[@ChaChaDancin]

@@loganjackson675 to be honest I haven’t found his statements to be all that confusing. I apply a bit of thought, compare it to what the church has taught in the past, and realize that he’s not trying to make wholesale changes. It’s usually the media and enemies of the church who create confusion. The Pope is actually pretty straightforward, and when there is confusion, his office provides clarification. Not that complicated.

[@Rugad]

I also have my issues with pope Francis. But I absolutely agree with the attitude you are outlining here of what it means to be Catholic. Thank you!

[@Jimboken1]

He slimed a list of people and provided no argument to support his particularly vile condemnation. He condemned everyday Catholics who are confused for their lack of catechesis and for not listening to the mainstream media whilst listening to any of the aforementioned critics. It's actually NOT "what it means to be Catholic".

[@whenindoubt1000]

@Jimboken1 When he started calling out names, I thought he started down that rabbit hole. Very bad form. It's their fault. Popesplaining is all this was.

[@SuperLuckao]

@@Jimboken1 just stop. R u a v1 person??? Thought so. Old law won't save you AT ALL. U best go read judgement of the nation's and meditate on Crucifixtion. It's a teaching.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Many Catholics say they are poorly catechized, but if you talk to many of our Protestant siblings, you will discover that they memorize Bible verses. However, they have very little knowledge about their faiths.

[@tracychristenson177]

There is a difference between memorizing the words and understanding meaning in context.

[@natantateishi9112]

Father Casey, you speak very well. I feel that as Catholics, we must follow Pope Francis and trust his guidance as well as have faith that God Is acting through him. But here in Latin America, Argentina legalized abortion. Now Colombia too. And there are many who want to enforce it in Brazil. We wanted to hear a clear and vocal and yes, a very strong condenation of it by Pope Francis - a black and white no to abortion, if you will. Without any gray. More so in the case of Argentina, as he was born there. Here there is also something called Liberation Theology which I believe is a point of contention for many catholics as those who seem to embrace it, appears to want the Church to become something other than what we understand it to be. Something political. Catholicism is loosing ground in Latin America while Protestant denominations are gaining. This I feel would cause for the need of decisiveness. At least for some issues that I think need a firm stand.

[@maryangelica5319]

To be fair, Pope Francis has spoken strongly against abortion.

[@laurawheeler6684]

Natan, I feel as you about having faith in Christ AND I add the Holy Spirit is flowing from pope Francis out to the world. Christ flows out from anyone of us that lets him in, and then being charitable to others. Pope Francis has said abortion is wrong, it’s murder but as Christ would he tempers this with compassion and mercy to the person. I believe we must trust in Christ that he is in control. God bless.

[@Crusader33ad]

Mary Angelica - but he also ripped prolifers as being obsessed, elevated pro abort jeffrey Sachs to a place of honor in the Vatican and praised one of the leading abortionists in Italy In Argentina, this is called “Peronism”. That’s trying to please both sides.

[@caroc4327]

@@Crusader33ad This is exactly the problem, he can say the right thing, but then does the complete opposite. My comment thread about all these kinds of contradictions. Having pro-abortion Chelsea Clinton and others talk at the Vatican in a place of honor. Honestly, actions speak louder than words. And even his words seem to contradict each other.

[@pcola4594]

Ironically scripture says we shall know them by their fruits. While he may say something orthodox in a commentary, his actions reinforce ideas outside of church teaching.

[@sptomase]

I don’t know too much about why people are so angry with Francis but I will say I can’t fathom why he thinks making the Latin Mass more restrictive cause people to be more upset is a good way to bring the church together. I personally feel he made it much worse. Make every church offer both and let people pick which one they want to attend. I have a feeling you’ll see the churches filling up again.

[@NeedASparkB4Fire]

"I invite you to spend more time with people than ideas" Love that! We do need to spend more time listening to people and hearing their story.

[@Jimboken1]

Great minds discuss ideas; small minds gossip their opinions of other people rather than ideas. Benedict and JohnPaul 2 were described as totalitarians here and Cardinal Burke among many other fellow catholics were described as evil-intentioned. Whilst ordinary Catholics were said to be just too stupid and ignorant to fully appreciate Pope Francis' subtlety. Do you love that?

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

@@Jimboken1 What is “subtle” about smacking the hands of people that adore you?

[@Jimboken1]

​@@cindiloowhoo1166 There are many reports about his bad temper. His papacy is a disaster and and that is bad for the Church. We will survive and prosper as long as these cardinals don't elect a Francis ll.

[@therealong]

@@Jimboken1 Meeting again by coincidence or by purpose? It's all crap reports you've been hearing, so you should listen to this video again and start following more instructive and edifying channels about Pope Francis' activities. If you have heard of "Testem Benevolentiae Nostrae" by Pope Leo XIII, the condemnation of "Americanism" will soon circulate again on the web. Just wait and see. 😇

[@michaelealey7370]

Those 'ideas' are not ideas at all, but the revealed Word of God that we should all heed and take to heart. Do people know better than Him? Surely not; the Word is not flexible to the trends and fads of the people, and Truth is not flexible.

[@cyana5867]

Thank you Br Casey. I’m new into RCIA and immediately dumped into the confusion of Novis Ordo and TLM, pachimama, Vat 2 ‘problems’, questioning the pope himself. This confrontation feels like American politics with conspiracy thrown in. But I like the NO, and the few things I read from Francis made sense. I don’t feel right about the stances Taylor M and his side take. But it has created confusion and doubt in me. THANK YOU for making this video clearing the clouds. Please teach more on this, on how to find the Popes writings, how to understand. I feel I can continue my journey with less stumbling blocks.

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Thanks for sharing Cyana, I'll be praying for you in your journey of faith! Regarding information sources, for me I usually check Vatican News or the Vatican website to see transcripts, documents, or reports. Many mainstream media subconsciously classify Pope Francis as "liberal" which isn't actually true, but this bias can add to people's confusion. If I may offer my take: I think Archbishop Cordileone, Bishop Barron, and Bishop Umbers are amazing evangelists to listen to. The Godsplaining podcast is also great! Richard De Clue is a good sound theologian who understands traditionalism and Vat II without extremes. I suppose you're familiar with Ascension Presents (I recommend Jackie and Bobby Angel!) and Fr. Casey of course. As a note, I used to follow Taylor M. too before, and traditionalists still have a place in my heart. If you do want to listen to trads online in the spirit of dialogue, you could see stuff from Tim Gordon; I disagree with him many times, but I believe he has a humble and pure heart in approaching Catholic issues. Read about/from the saints and pious faithful too: I recommend St. Therese of Lisieux, Bl. Chiara Luce, Dorothy Day, and Padre Pio. Of course, stay in touch with your own bishop and parishioners first! Read Scripture and the Catechism, meet with the poor, discuss the faith with friends and family, etc. The Church is God's pilgrim family first, not a mere institution or "grace dispenser." This was a bit of a long comment, but God bless, all the best Cyana!

[@Fierology]

Hi Cyana - I also recommend Trent Horn. He has a refreshingly balanced and thorough approach.

[@rosemaryting7980]

I have unfollowed Taylor because I find it toxic for me.

[@carmelascurti1758]

B

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

Good point. I have actually suggested that we have both TLM and Novus Ordo in every church. I almost hit my head chopped off …… by both sides. You know, we’re more similar than different.

[@richardpinto7]

Father Casey, what is your opinion about the Synod of the Amazon region in the Vatican? What exactly happened there? Were pagan idols worshiped? Did the Pope then have these idols set on a Church Altar?

[@danielavivacristorey]

As you know the church has been infiltrated for over a hundred years by communists. Look up Bella Dodd. She helped thousands of communist men infiltrate the seminars. Who later were promoted to bishops, cardinals and now the seat of Peter. They are homosexual communists set to destroy the church. These are the men who have badly formed millions of priests, like the ones who defend these heretics. Holy priests are persecuted and kicked out of the church, while the liberals deformers of the faith are praised and promoted. We have reached the times where right is wrong, and wrong is right. Sorrowful Immaculate Heart Mary, Pray For US! God help us save our soul! We do deserve these heretical shepherds! God bless you!

[@MrBemma1]

My only concern Fr. is that he silences the people who disagree with his view, especially with Traditionis Custodes

[@VinceAsbjornsen]

Not a major fan of Marshall, but Pope Francis called the woman who spearheaded Italy's pro-abortion movement "one of Italy's greats." I don't care about the controversy between Novus Ordo or Traditional Latin Mass, but Pope Francis' words regarding the aforementioned woman and his friendly fraternization with Nancy Pelosi, who is so pro-abortion, is where I draw the line. Abortion is a total black and white issue that can have no ambiguity. Francis is too soft on those who carry out such evil.

[@welchit]

Agreed

[@javierseguram1167]

"Enjoy your new church" Father Casey.

[@luluq01]

Pope Francis had never come out to deny that abortion is an intrinsic evil. If he refers or communicate with others with different opinion, his opinion doesn’t change, but he meets those people where they are at that moment in their lives and tries through respectful dialogue to show them there is another way.

[@VinceAsbjornsen]

@@luluq01 He doesn't dialogue with them, though. Mother Teresa called out abortion when she spoke in front of the Clintons. Pope John Paul II called it out all the time. The issue is that Francis doesn't even try to speak the truth to pro-abortion "Catholics" who are in positions of affecting public policy. Francis may be the legitimate Pope, but I do not have personal respect for him. The "seamless garment" is an evil concept that Jesuits seem to hold in high regard.

[@luluq01]

@@VinceAsbjornsen So very sorry you feel that way and can’t see beyond that. I see a lot more and admire him greatly. I see a Pope most especially chosen for where the Church is at this point in time. I suppose there is room for both points of view. God bless.

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

I'm not Catholic, so I don't know all the ends and outs of Catholic politics, but I find your videos (as well as Matt Fradd's from Pints With Aquinas) to be godly, balanced, and edifying. Keep up the good work for the Kingdom.

[@jacksparrow1057]

This man in the video is a communist and an enemy of God. So is the man Bergoglio the one who wrongfully is called pope. Bergoglio worships the Earth he also is part of the New World Order leaders. The man in this video is just another stooge for Bergoglio.

[@bethr8756]

If you're not Catholic, you should know traditional Catholics believe there's no salvation outside of there church. Also they are not working for the kingdom.

[@ben-dr3wf]

Matt Fradd is anything but Godly

[@jacksparrow1057]

@@ben-dr3wf why do you say this? Is casey Godly?

[@De-Nigma]

@@jacksparrow1057 I mean Fradd’s basically become a (dis)honorary Daily Wire host in the last few years. Up to and including not doing any actual research - he managed a three hour plus video on Marxism and neither he nor his guest so much as mentioned any book of Marx other than the Communist Manifesto - this is the equivalent of talking about Aquinas without mentioning either of the Summas. Not qualified to judge whether Casey’s more godly than Matt, but he’s a lot more competent.

[@Jim-Mc]

I thought people's problem with Francis was the secular Materialist lense he seems to interpret Christianity through.

[@stevied3400]

All of the problems with Francis stem from that. He’s heavily influenced by Marxism/liberation theology so it is not surprising that he has a lot of theological issues.

[@josephmae1519]

The pope now is more and more turning to a diplomatic leader rather than a spiritual one. His Holiness is now turning back to the old days where popes are so tied to politics. There is nothing wrong with advocating for respect and climate change, but it should never be the main purpose of one's papacy. I pray that we all pray for our Pope, Francis. May, through the intercession of the Blessed Mother and Saints Peter and Paul, guidance and light from God be with him. AMEN!

[@G-MIP]

Recent headline: “Pope praises Nuns controversial LGBTQ ministry.” Reality after reading his actual words to the nun in question: “Thank you for your kind letter as it was written in the language of God. I’m sure 50 years as a nun has had its fair share of suffering. Pope Francis.”

[@adamleetucker3964]

Lol a simple letter blown out of context by the headlines

[@samaritain16]

@@valuedCustomer2929 please as a catholic, we need to go deeper and to see the bigger picture. For example, Pope Francis was not reacting to the state who put priests and bishop into prison in the Latin America, and some people criticised him but priests from the same country told us that he cannot just make some reactions because he has to take into consideration all of the other religious and priests and other bishops who are still there...

[@pechaa]

@@samaritain16What about in Ukraine? Why did he take so long to speak out against the Russian invasion, and even then his comments were tepid and he appears to be reluctant to call out Vladimir Putin by name. Then he blamed the Muslims and Buddhists fighting for Russia, while letting the (Orthodox) Christian majority off the hook.

[@asdfasdf3989]

@@pechaa Is he obligated to speak out against Russia?

[@WhyWasntIBornInTheMiddleAges]

@@pechaa Because Russia is in the right.

[@EvertonRG90]

As a Brazilian, I really need more catechesis to understand Bergoglio's public defenses of Lula and Dilma, former socialist presidents of Brazil. Lula was tried for various crimes of corruption by more than 8 different judges in 3 instances, and therefore arrested, having been detailed by several of his close friends. In addition, Lula is in favor of abortion, in favor of LGBT marriage and a close friend of several communist (sin) leaders in the world. Lula is a close friend of Daniel Ortega, the Nicaraguan dictator who closed churches, jailed priests and declared the Church non grata in that country. Even so, with all that (and much more), Bergoglio insists on defending Lula, just as he did now in March during an interview. I really need a lot of catechesis....

[@Jimboken1]

Re-education camps may be the necessary means of purification if you're contaminated by hateful information sources.

[@jonah9861]

It is interesting how these American/European people defending the Pope do not have any idea of what really is the Liberation Theology, which not only influenced him but also helped to create his perception of things. He is only replicating the 'relative democracy' of these days, where one side is welcomed with all types of inclusion, whereas the other side is labelled as hateful.

[@michaelkraft218]

Pope Francis chooses the best leaders for the common good, dignity of life, and helping the poor as per Catholic Social Teaching. Bolsanaro and Trump were both authoritarians. Both denied Covid, which took 1 million lives in both Brazil and USA.

[@MrAnomic]

@@Jimboken1 From your mouth to God's ears down to Bergolio's conscience. Perhaps Bergolio will submit to a Re-education camp to deprogram all the contamination he's had from information sources that hate Catholicism.

[@BethTatge]

That’s horrible that he’s defunding Lula, I had no idea. You don’t need any catechesis to understand that that is very wrong. ✝️

[@fifalacious]

Did he just say “change your news to something more mainstream?” 😂 wow

[@noramalterud1276]

I guess you probably didn’t understand what he tried to say. There are plenty of news sources that will go off bat and not relevant. When he means mainstream, he probably mean the news of the church that will keep you on the right road.

[@Terra.E.]

I second what Nora said, but also, even if we are talking about the “news” news, if you like to watch more politically conservative channels, I would just take whatever they say about the Pope with a grain of salt. 1. The majority of their audience is not Catholic and if you’re in the US/Canada, it’s going to be probably be white evangelical. 2. News channels in general tend to go out of their way to misjudge and characterize Pope Francis as this ‘woke and leftist pope’. It’s part of why Cardinals and other church officials are always having to go back and clean up the mess. It’s not even that he’s saying things that are really controversial, but the News definitely tries to make him seem at odds with official church teaching sometimes as far as I can tell.

[@randall8379]

@@noramalterud1276 Or does he mean the New York Times. It's mainstream -- super pro abortion for one.

[@redneckpride4ever]

@Nora That's exactly why I read the Remnant and Fr. Z's blog. Not hateful, divisive cesspools like America Magazine or the Fishwrap.

[@kevinconnelly3654]

Despite your nice explanation, Pope Francis is confusing, unnecessarily ambiguous, authoritarian, and gives much reason for concern.

[@yeroled]

The lukewarm priest is not far from perdition. Saint Alphonsus warned:

[@angelicdoctor8016]

you must be speaking about Vigano, right?

[@tubaceous]

‘I am not saying there can not be legitimate criticism of Francis’… Why does this brother not tell us what that criticism might be? It would certainly add more credibility to his talk!😮

[@rosegardenrosaries]

Totally agree!

[@Purp4040]

Did yall not listen to the video. Every segment he told the reason of push back. And that the social contraints that they grew up in which is to push away anything that can be related to socialism. Jesús loved the poor and many hated him and same with pope francis but from the same believers of christ

[@tubaceous]

@@Purp4040 you do not understand gospel or Jesus. He did not come to fix societal problems by economic and social engineering, because it is not possible. He came to redeem and save man from sin and eternal damnation. Francis does not care about sin and redemption, only about satisfying material needs of people. That is why he is in a wrong job.

[@aleccullen2696]

@@rosegardenrosaries Totally disagree.

[@rosegardenrosaries]

@@aleccullen2696 you're totally free to do that

[@Ruby-fq5lo]

Trying to abolish the beautiful sacred liturgy that is the Latin Mass is evidence in itself. Anyone who has attended one can truly be confused as to why a liturgy that is so reverent and glorifies God the most, is to be abandoned/severely restricted.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Sadly there is no Latin mass near where I live, at least not within easy travelling distance

[@marysmith-xh5ux]

Dear Father Casey, thank you for your wise words. I'm a 69 year old cradle Catholic who is so full of gratitude for Pope Francis's gentle humanity which I'm convinced is an imitation of Christ. As I try to draw nearer to Him, I am less absolutist and more aware of the mystery of the relationship between our Creator and creation which I'm blessed to enter into. Pope Francis speaks of this and our duty to respect the dignity,appreciate the beauty and to protect all His hand has made. By speaking truth to power, the Holy Father has made enemies of those who are threatened by his message; I pray for him everyday, for his health and longevity and that his words will melt even the most stubborn hearts. I am full of confidence that the Holy Spirit will watch over and guide Peter's successor and the gates of hell will not prevail against the church. God bless you and keep you, Mary ❤❤❤ 9:47

[@Jimboken1]

Describing the two prior Popes as totalitarians were "wise words"? What about describing the laity who are uncomfortable with this papacy as stupid, ignorant and unable to live in ambiguity like Pope Francis and this priest himself? And who knew ambiguity was catholic or even good?

[@crobeastness]

not one catholic thinks killing is a sin. murder is the sin. big difference.

[@notsurewewillsee]

I think at the end of the video, you became the thing you were talking against. Little sad. I would recommend if you want to be neutral don’t say names. If you want to call people out, do it in a different video where you can tell people point by point what is wrong. Honestly the ending sounded like you can’t trust those other people only trust the Catholic Church approved sources. My view is truth is truth and it will always come out, no matter who says it.

[@JatnaRD]

I expected the Communion for the divorced and remarried was going to be the first topic addressed here. Certainly we aren't used to the Pope not clarifying top down things about morals and faith.

[@garyrobertson7350]

Divorced qnd re-married should never be allowed Holy Communion! We are in a state of mortal sin! We must repent, change our lives or apply for annulment!

[@TheMorphrick]

Just pray for him. There's a reason we need to pray everyday at the end of the Rosary

[@macysondheim]

I prayed for him to be cursed and have bad luck 😁

[@YaakovBuchner]

Praying to Mary 40 times won't help. She cannot hear you. Christ is our only mediator to the Father!

[@sonny1524]

@@YaakovBuchner and Mary can be a mediator for us to Jesus. Just like at the Wedding at Cana!

[@YaakovBuchner]

@@sonny1524 We need no mediator to Jesus! The Creator of the world doesn't take instruction from Mary!

[@skippy8696]

​@@YaakovBuchner 53 times, technically, not including the Hail Holy Queen 😅

[@edwardlucas3575]

I remember like it was yesterday that my father became very upset because of what he was hearing in the news about Pope Francis' Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia”. My father was an extremely well-read person and for him to get that worked up was surprising. I asked him if he had actually read the document and he had not. I provided a complete copy and he was relieved to learn that it was not all "doom and gloom" like the Spin Doctors were saying. He found the document to be well balanced, orthodox, and compassionate. From that point onward he simply referred to Pope Francis' detractors as the "nitpickers".

[@charlesdayon8420]

The words can be read in two ways and applied in many ways. This has happened ever since Vatican 2, your father possibly was not was prepared to read between the lines, and understand how they twist things.

[@CJDEV]

Thanks for sharing.

[@edwardlucas3575]

@@charlesdayon8420This is not a problem that began with Vatican II. The Catholic Church has been dealing with this problem since it was founded by Jesus. Just look at how the Bible has been abused over the centuries. Our first pope warned that people would twist Scripture "to their own destruction" (2 Pet. 3:1-18). That is precisely what we see. Jesus said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Consider the many interpretations that can be (and have been) applied to those few words. Apostolic Exhortations are a genre of papal documents designed to set forth the results and conclusions of the periodic meetings of the Synod of Bishops. They provide an opportunity to continue our discussion and reflection on how to best bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. Amoris Laetitia dealt with some difficult situations (e.g., divorce and remarriage) and recommended a pastoral approach that would facilitate reconciliation instead of condemnation. It does not attempt to provide a one-size-fits-all answer to every situation but offers broad guidelines that permit some discretion on the part of the person closest to the problem. I am confident that there are people capable of twisting the meaning of an Apostolic Exhortation just as well as they do the Bible. The Pope and Bishops are responsible for correcting those misinterpretations when they occur. We all must pray that they have the grace to meet that challenge.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@edwardlucas3575 I see: so is that how slavery came to be tolerated, for so long, within Christendom? I think possibly the example of Joshua 7:24, and 1 Chronicles 21, should be borne in mind here. Not the events, per se, but the rapidity of resolution - and in Numbers 15:32. It is odd, then, that such minor events, got seemingly so much more urgent focus, and resolution, if so? Than entire schisms about to erupt, wars, a blood libel, and other potentially disastrous events. Or even a potential bad interpretation of 1 Corinthians 10, maybe (regarding the use of the term 'typoi') But that is partly speculative on my part, I must admit. One size fits all solutions can be inelegant, too - especially if Levitical? Still, water under the bridge there, on that last (finally)

[@charlesdayon8420]

@@edwardlucas3575 Very wise words. The problem is you and I are now living in the conflict, so we have to figure it out, on a daily and weekly basis. And hold fast. And it would seem we are as sheep without a Sheppard. Especially if we are motivated by various Apparitions of Virgin Mary, which are shocking and a puzzle for man to figure out. I follow Servants of Christ KZbin for inspiration. Oh yes tell me we have to be very careful Satan can disguise himself as a Angel of light..

[@Martinus777]

My only problem with the Pontificate is a very heavy handed approach to the Latin mass. I really love it and I cannot understand why this rite is being curbed.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Largely because of point number 4.

[@michaelbrennan6596]

@@BreakingInTheHabit tossing the baby out with the bath water I guess.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Show charity to all except the orthodox? Doesn't sound fair and charitable to me.

[@kevinhdo90]

Not trying to create a new Church. Just disagree with the current pope and his approaches, as well as inserting his political stance as a religious leader. Jordan Peterson said it best, "The pope was focusing on climate issues when the world is in need of religious guidance."

[@jjcm3135]

In a time of great flux & confusion the Pope has a special responsibility to put his "style" aside.

[@susanclark9804]

May Our Heavenly Father abundantly bless Father Frank Pavone.🙏

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Who was the first Catholic saint who performed exorcism??

[@samaritain16]

May Pavone find his way as a politician since it does not fit priesthood to advance politica agenda in the altar in such a disgusting and shocking way.

[@bullyboy131]

@@samaritain16 Jesus is everywhere, and especially in politics as they contain the policies which we are to live by.

[@samaritain16]

@@bullyboy131 yes but as a priest as much as I want to be elected and make some changes, I can't because I represent the people of God in its full unity those who share the same political view with me and those who don't.

[@bullyboy131]

@@samaritain16 You're not understanding what I mean about politics just being policies. For example, it's Jesus' POLICY that murdering human life if always wrong! It's Jesus' POLICY that marriage is between woman and a man!

[@soldier8304]

Remember: when the world applauds the pope, you know he has failed in his pontificate

[@paulb3507]

That seems like quite the over simplification. John Paul II was a highly respected man, even outside of the faith, and around the world. When he died, his funeral was one of the largest in human history, attended by hundreds of head of states. Does that he mean that his pontificate was a failure?

[@sarathomas8499]

Eh.... Saint Pope John Paul II was widely praised yet he is a saint. Soooooooooo That's not completely truw

[@paulb3507]

@@sarathomas8499 what is not completely true? The OP’s point is that a Pope who is popular in the world has failed in their pontificate. I suggested that John Paul was extremely popular and yet had a successful pontificate.

[@soldier8304]

JP11 caused confusion and committed heresy. Kissing the Koran??

[@jamesw1698]

Francis has not fired any of the predator priests and bishops, which has been a scandal for decades. He is not a good shepherd.

[@robertjarman4261]

From an Englishman living in Russia 🇷🇺I'm Orthodox but personally pray for the Pope daily. Morning prayer would not be the same for me if mention of him was not made.

[@saydejoan278]

Your prayers for the Holy Father are very touching. Thank you - A Sister in Christ

[@tanya9463]

Yes Robert Jarman is A Good person. His Heart is in the Right place.🙏

[@0531miggy]

what can you say about the restriction of the latin mass?

[@christiandpaul2022]

Good dfecision.

[@nobodyexpectssi4654]

Que, como la Misa en latín, no es budista o musulmana no es un camino para llevar a Dios. Probablemente

[@xiomarablanco5598]

I really regret to disagree with the statements on this video about Pope Francis and the other leaders that disagree with him.

[@chrisluciano5871]

Ultimately, we will know Pope Francis by his fruits, just as you would any other man. If poor catechesis, rampant confusion, emptying churches, dwindling vocations, and a divided church are those fruits then I pray for him and for our holy church. I fully acknowledge that not all of these things started with his pontificate, we exist in a fallen world. We need the Church, we need the sacraments, we need orthodoxy in our faith and we need the grace of our Heavenly Father. May the Lord bless us and keep us.

[@Jimboken1]

We "will" know? It's been more than a decade of papal dreadfulness. It would be better to pray that Pope Francis changes for the better. It would be better to instruct your bishop to stand for orthodoxy is the face of rampant heterodoxy within the hierarchy.

[@vanessad.2625]

When I learned during my catechism class, that there is a strong workers rights sentiment in the teachings, first of all that was so validating to me, secondly, it's just a relief. There are so many facets in the faith, I'm learning something new every day feels like.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

“A workman is worthy of his hire. 1 Timothy 5:18

[@susanwright4414]

I'm a convert and I've been studying the church for 25 years now. It's the true church Jesus founded. It's never let me down.