Holy Diplomacy: The Secret Power of the Vatican | FULL DOC

[@vincentberg1069]

Pope Francis has not been silent about the war in Ukraine. He has condemned this war and called for stopping it immediately. He has attempted a peace mission. Yet, it is broadly expected that the Pope of Rome should be acting first and foremost as the spiritual leader and teacher. Regrettably, I have to express again my opinion that - Pope Francis, as the spiritual leader and teacher, has never publicly expressed his views about the Moscow Patriarchate's attempts to provide religious inspiration and justification not only for the war in Ukraine, but for the Russian authorities' nationalistic aggressive ideas of "spiritual" supremacy of Russia and its "holy" role in the modern world as a "defender" of Christianity and "traditional" values, "Russian world", and so on. - Pope Francis, as the spiritual leader and teacher, has never publicly offered his views on the spiritual position of the Moscow’s Patriarch blessing a murderous war, elevating it to the status of a crusade and preaching presumed forgiveness of personal sins of all the Russian soldiers involved in this war. - Pope Francis, as the spiritual leader and teacher, has never publicly offered a spiritual teaching on the incompatibility of Christianity and nationalism as it specifically applies to the war in Ukraine and current nationalistic tendencies in the world. My believe is that it is vitally essential. From this perspective, so far, it is hard to appreciate and accept the lack of Pope Francis' spiritual reaction to such a challenge. The Moscow Patriarchate attempts to provide religious inspiration and justification not only for the war in Ukraine, but for the Russian authorities' nationalistic aggressive ideas of "spiritual" supremacy. Thus, this situation is not limited to Ukraine and politics only, but directly challenges the Church's standing in fundamental spiritual matters and requires relevant response. At this time, to preach peace and forgiveness is insufficient. There is a need to undertake a ‘spiritual struggle’. The present war, at its very core, is birthed from perverted symbiosis of religious and nationalist ambitions of a totalitarian regime. This war is inherently ideological in its origin. In order to achieve victory, it is necessary to resort to ideological and spiritual means. The Church must take it upon itself to repudiate the Patriarch’s blasphemy. The position of the Moscow’s Patriarch is dubious insofar as he blesses a murderous war elevated to the status of a crusade. In light of the silence of the Pope regarding the involvement of the Russian Church in the war, it is very good to see that Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has taken the challenge to respond to Moscow’s perversion of the Christian message and in doing so, has shown all the signs of a truly spiritual leadership. At this point, there is no room for diplomacy or half-measures as they only deepen the infamy of the Russian church and all that it inspires. Faithfully yours, bishop Vincent Berg.

[@IAmMrQ]

Excelente

[@adriennegallotta2890]

When the church based on politics is set up

[@adriennegallotta2890]

The man of sin to be revealed is the entire world

[@flaviowagner2967]

I am Catholic, monarchist and Brazilian, I do respect the current pope, YOur Holiness Francis, but I am no sure about his world vision. I support Trump, anyway...

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Trump can't remember what he said! ...i came here because i was hoping to hear about current communication between the Pope and the heads of Russias Orthodox church.

[@adriennegallotta2890]

It's when Donald Trump sneaks up on Israel and when Nancy Pelosi takes up the position to do his bidding when the church based on politics is set up

[@adriennegallotta2890]

This is hilarious on that night my parents will be in one bed my mother will be taken and my father will be left

[@adriennegallotta2890]

When rhe man sneaks up on Israel when the woman who will do his bidding takes up a position of power

[@bigbreadeaterellis]

The pope is supposed to be an example of his exemplar. I doubt very much that Pope Francis is anything like Jesus.

[@surpriseimblack]

Francis Xavier

[@jamesmwenda5427]

Is he not?he has been calling for ceasefire and peace everywhere unlike the islamic leaders who can't pray for peace

[@adriennegallotta2890]

And in 1 hour she will be made desolate

[@carstenkh]

Honestly, I am against any religion - it's all about power and forcing people to think in a certain way - not for me, but it's a free world, you may believe in whatever you want.

[@patrikpass2962]

The problem is that we are supposed to have a democracy but these people are allowed to keep secrets.