Pope Francis attempts to demystify Catholic Church in new memoir

In a new memoir titled “Life: My Story Through History,” Pope Francis attempts to demystify the inner workings of the Catholic Church by writing about his faith, his life, and his efforts to make it a church that welcomes everyone. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.
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#popefrancis #memoir #catholicchurch

[@Saintvanillagorilla]

This is like the first time on a news channel I’ve seen talk about the pope and not have any propaganda/ false information, rumors etc. tops off to you. 🗿👍🇻🇦 for making this legit

[@andrewmartinez7469]

Jesus is the way the truth and the life, and NO ONE, can come to the father except through Him!

[@TennisMaster709]

Yes we know...

[@Powerranger-le4up]

Hence, why he established the Catholic Church.

[@AandM8]

I reject this belief of yours about Jesus and I believe that EVERYONE has FULL access to god because god is within every living creature and all of Mother Nature! She reveals Herself through whatever ways that are unique to each person! I don’t know why we’re shouting our beliefs into the void but I thought I’d join!!

[@jddangelo9388]

Ok

[@manuelvargas467]

I'm praying for pope Francis to stay faithful to Jesus ✝️🕊👼

[@Jimboken1]

Whaddya mean "stay" ?

[@stevecochrane8799]

@@Jimboken1 I think he means to do God's will and not our own.

[@arialthor]

Its what Human wants (tolerance & humanism at all cost ) Not what God wants (repent & salvation)

[@agnusdeiquitollispecatamundi]

Jesus Christ is King ♥️

[@dorthymcbride3384]

POPE FRANCIS SAID, "GOD LOVES EVERYONE"! NO MORE HATE❤🙏😇🙌

[@matejmoravek4580]

God hates sin.

[@FranchescoGutierrez-b5f]

My family members are all practicing irish catholics.... But I had always agreed with Sinead O'Conner before Francis. He is a kind person who is difficult to dislike.

[@nl396]

Yes he is. So long as you turn a blind eye to his apostasy and blasphemies.

[@enterprisecreations1492]

@@nl396 Unfortunately it appears so.

[@UltriLeginaXI]

@@nl396such as?

[@nl396]

@@UltriLeginaXI Supporting a certain evil union for example.

[@UltriLeginaXI]

@@nl396 I apologize, Im not Catholic so I dont know anything about Francis other than some bits and pieces.

[@fernandomireles1860]

❤ we are PROLIFE. ❤ somos PROVIDA.

[@TheAussieCatholic]

God bless you Pope Francis

[@cittiavaticano]

being accessible is not why hes being criticized...

[@bobblacka918]

Pope Francis is being criticized because he is a real threat to the forces of evil, and they don't like it, so they make up rumors and lies.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

The first time I read about Pope Francis washing the 🐾 feet of Rome 's inmates years ago, including Muslim inmates, he has my respect 🙏

[@Jimboken1]

Every pope and in every year unless ill washes sinners' feet on Holy Thursdays. Nothing unique to Pope Francis except friendly msm reporting. Which is one of the means ur brainwashed to think he's a good guy.

[@ritchlozares5175]

God bless the Pope Francis! ❤❤❤❤❤☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@annburke6705]

God bless pope Francis 🙏🇮🇪

[@EllaLioness-to6ve]

Revenge is a form of ignorance

[@bullterror5]

*Pope Francis: questions remain over his role during Argentina’s dictatorship* "Jorge Bergoglio was head of the Jesuit order in the 1970s when the church backed military government and called for patriotism. The Catholic church and Pope Francis have been accused of a complicit silence and worse during the "dirty war" of murders and abductions carried out by the junta that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983."

[@cynthiaquiroga6240]

We love you so much Papa, waiting to receive the book here in Canada ❤❤

[@Jimboken1]

Speak for yourself. He’s the worst pope in history from my perspective. I pray for mercy for his soul.

[@jansvarz3522]

@@Jimboken1 ​ Stephen VI.. John XII., Benedict IX.?

[@Jimboken1]

@@jansvarz3522 They were individually bad humans but they didn't damage the Church and doctrine the way Francis has.

[@razadelibertad]

@@Jimboken1jJAJAJJAJAJA pray for your ignorance

[@Jimboken1]

@@razadelibertadWhat does "jJAJAJJAJAJA" mean in Lala land?

[@pancracedewinter7581]

We miss Pope Benedict. That is for sure.

[@jamessmyth5949]

You might miss Pope Benedict but there are many who don't. As a Pope he was a complete and utter failure. Totally unsuited for the position he was ordained to. He made excuses on the grounds of health as to why he had to relinquish the position but there were other more apparent issues as to why he couldn't fulfil the duties of that position.

[@jeffreykalb9752]

Actually, Francis has done his best to befuddle everything.

[@donaldrussell2735]

Praying enthusiastically for JB's conversion...to Catholicism. Pachamama incident and now this...maybe a step too far.

[@chart461]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thespokenwordxp4508]

God bless Pope Francis

[@dorthymcbride3384]

He's human and ❤️ loving

[@Spadestr81]

We’re not as dumb as the Vatican clan thinks.

[@evangelistmaryward-brownmi5762]

Sir can we see the black mother and black baby Jesus. We deserve to know the truth

[@bobteo813]

Remember...when he consecrated both Russia & Ukraine...makes no different today. The war still going on. What does it means...his consecration did not suffice the Blessed Mother request. It was for Russia only. He could have consecrate Ukraine seperately but chose not to.

[@normanbonk8064]

God bless Pope Francis! Please join me in praying for Pope Francis, a living Saint. Praise Jesus! Prayers.❤❤❤

[@Jimboken1]

Many of your fellow catholics believe he’s the embodiment Pope Paul’s ‘smoke of Satan’ in the Church. Many more believe he’s just woeful for whatever reason. I’ve never heard him described as saintly before. Congrats on the novelty value of your comment.

[@LS-ei7xk]

@@Jimboken1 Many of us believe he tries to live the Gospel. The Catholic Church is quite diverse; that comment is not a novelty; many feel that way. You just may read more of the unsavory comments about him on social media.

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

The word Catholic means “universal.”The Roman Catholic Church is the first and universal Church. God bless the Church!

[@Lulue_90]

viva el papa ❤ my pastor !!! Matthew 16 18 ✝️

[@Nancy68fromNJ]

Praying Catholics can survive this imposter.

[@Amanditititito]

So much hate, you must be proud.

[@DR-nw7xn]

​@Amanditititito he is referring to the unvaccinated. It's okay to hate them remember?

[@myrtlemoore7611]

CBS just reported that the Pope just wrote a book and in the book he mentions that he saw this woman and I guess he was flustered and he found it hard to pray I hope the Pope ain't putting no x-ray to stuff in that book but he is human that's not forget that 1 man does not hold the power of many he only is a transference of the power of the Lord towards us he's a vessel as the we all

[@Lothlorian142]

What are you trying to say? We Catholics don't think popes are supernatural. Some do become saints for facilitating miracles but that is assessed after their death.

[@bobblacka918]

The Pope has zero power to change the Gospel of Jesus. His sole purpose is to make sure outside influences do not corrupt the church with radical ideas.

[@LocTran-qq7jq]

Vote No Deportation Vote No Dollar / Dollar + 20% tip everyone can vote ages 0-201 winner take all the world thank you for No Dollar No Paid No Drug No Job Burn Dollar No Dollar thank you. God

[@robertgonzalez9444]

Such a narcissist

[@Amanditititito]

🤦‍♂

[@michaelwilliams949]

This is one of the most beautiful men to walk this earth 🥹 nothing but love for this Pope ❤

[@Jimboken1]

You need to get out and about a little more.

[@michaelwilliams949]

@@Jimboken1 nah, I’ve been doing pretty good with my training as an athlete but you can never not be out enough 🤪

[@Jimboken1]

@@michaelwilliams949 Broaden your horizons.

[@chadmaster8141]

I’m not catholic but I have lots of respect and love for this man, I truly believe he is a man of God 🥹❤💯

[@catherinetimmerman9107]

I am not a fan of this Pope….

[@RickW-HGWT]

Your not alone.

[@paxcssr]

for what reason (s)?

[@unoriginalclips9923]

Resentful of the Bishop of Rome?

[@mohammadmahmoudi4047]

Nice person, pope

[@wambuijudy3232]

Let him retire now...clearly he shld know that time has ended and stop confusing the church.

[@girlwithathought2940]

Where is Emmanuella Orlandi??

[@Nonameatalljusthi]

Dr. Melvin from girl interrupted?! Umm 😳

[@smanonmani3948]

God bless our Pope.

[@sirsaint88]

There's no basis for the papacy in the Bible.

[@Jimboken1]

@@sirsaint88 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

[@alanbourbeau24]

People can say whatever they want about Pope Francis but let me have a say about Pope Francis as well. If some people don’t have anything kind or nice to say about Pope Francis and what he’s doing, they should keep quiet and keep their opinions to themselves. Because Pope Francis has undergone negative criticism and negative comments from people who don’t like him and don’t like what he’s doing and don’t agree with him. So these negative comments and negative criticisms aren’t helpful. If you have a problem, take it up with God. As for me, I’ve said some positive comments about Pope Francis as and I refuse to say anything negative about him.

[@Jimboken1]

Probably the most unintelligent comment so far. Last and least.

[@razadelibertad]

A real leader, a real pope, and a great human being Thanks pope francis

[@Jimboken1]

In terms of damage our Holy Church, he is the very worst pope in Her history. This view is a minority but not uncommon among faithful catholics. Try to wonder why.

[@tgx3529]

Pope Francis is the only one in history who tried to correct the church in accordance with the Bible. He has an open heart for all believers just like Jesus had. Let's pray that this trend will continue in the future after the election of a new pope.

[@elieshehade2864]

He is an avid modernist participating in the attempted destruction of the Church. Christ will not let this happen. Pray for our Pope.

[@Ignatiusthebuch]

The only one in history? That’s quite a statement.

[@tgx3529]

He was the only one who was never promoted, he did not behave superior, he behaved according to the example of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Bible.@@Ignatiusthebuch

[@timaha83]

Jorge, making a mess in the Church since 2013. His words, not mine!

[@amberfelstead7450]

Good luck

[@stevecochrane8799]

I think one of the biggest strengths of the church and s its mystery.

[@Jimboken1]

'Her' mystery and what is one the biggest strengths? To assert Pope Francis as one of the biggest strengths and Her mystery is nuts as well as blasphemous.

[@stevecochrane8799]

@@Jimboken1 I'm not sure you understood what I typed. Maybe it's the typo.

[@stevecochrane8799]

@@Jimboken1 The mystery of the church is it's biggest strength. I didn't say anything about the Pope.

[@Jimboken1]

@@stevecochrane8799 My bad. Thanks

[@Dublinireland5]

Sexuality and religion is to different things they only come together when two people get married fall in love and deside to spend their life together..

[@tomthx5804]

Well, that is literally the dumbest thing ever said.

[@Jimboken1]

I wish people who advertise their Irish nationality wouldn't sound so inanely unintelligent in public.

[@ValidatingUsername]

I hope he does not plagiarize either the long forgotten or the knowledge that was nearly impossible to proof.

[@rbar6501]

Everything will be ok after his retirement

[@Jimboken1]

I pray this daily

[@Amanditititito]

@@Jimboken1 ... said the guy subscribed to Rudy Giuliani 😆

[@Jimboken1]

@@Amanditititito Ur not well.

[@marytoulmin]

Francis is a bad joke

[@Debra-k5s]

I Love Love Pope Francis,He is so intelligent and HOLY, GOD Bless Him, Sincerely yours Debra Logan CT, Born in NY

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Mahalo Pope Francis, my most favorite Pope and I'm protestant! I love his love for all🙏😇🙌❤😊

[@mrs.carter4775]

He needs to learn what is means to be a REAL Catholic like God intended.

[@SisterSanMiguel]

What’s that look like

[@Jimboken1]

​@@SisterSanMiguel Any other pope in your lifetime.

[@nl396]

Traitor.

[@michaelfisher7170]

what exactly has he betrayed?

[@nl396]

@@michaelfisher7170 Blessing a certain union that goes against the laws of God and the Church makes him an apostate.

[@michaelfisher7170]

@@nl396 so....youre the enforcer of God's law? I thought according to the church he was.

[@Amanditititito]

@@nl396 Really? Somewhere I read "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" 😆

[@Jimboken1]

@@Amanditititito The poor in spirit in the beatitudes means the humble. Active sodomites face eternal damnation according to Scripture. So the teacher needs to teach the dangers of sin rather than teaching the opposite.

[@toniparmigiani8063]

?? I pray gor his 🧠❤️ but only Our Lord Jesus Christ known who he is realy .... 😢😢

[@michaeleberly7351]

Ironic considering that Christianity is well known to have been born as what was considered to be a Greek Mystery religion. A religion which only revealed to those who are willing to be insiders. Evidence of this characteristic is the fact that in the Gospels, Christ told things in parables and would rarely answer anyone’s questions directly, leaving the listener with a puzzle to solve.

[@bartoszduszczyk1]

I am Catholic baptized as an infant, but I get more impressions it's not the true One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. What you say is correct. Church should be mystified, give nourishment to your soul and provide the Word of God. I stop to feel that. What the Church described in Acts is heaven and earth.

[@mditt7]

don't be misled by Satan - The Holy Catholic Church is The One True Faith - count on it VIVA CRISTO REY VIVA CATA HOLIS SALVE MARIA @@bartoszduszczyk1

[@bartoszduszczyk1]

@@mditt7 More I learn about Orthodoxy, I get more impression It may be the one true Church, because it seems that It has historical continuity and more consistent theology. Have you ever heard of Donation of Constantine or Filioque issue? It seems strange for me that Church guided by the Holy Spirit had to force it's ideas on the rest of the Church by forgeries and unconsulted changes in the confession of faith. The whole issue of Vatican II and Novus Ordo looks at least confusing to me, as well. Not to mention recent Fiducia Suplicans. What is that? Why Church allows such a compromise to people whose actions are condemned by God in His Word himself. Overall, I have many doubts, but Christ says: "Seek and you should find". I will do so and see where it leads me to.

[@mditt7]

@@bartoszduszczyk1 Have you ever heard of "Love the Lord your God with all your Heart with all your mind with all your spirit? Love your neighbour as yourself?" The rest is mere noise and/or useless interpretations and speculations.

[@bartoszduszczyk1]

@@mditt7 Yes, sir. These are two greatest commandments. But, Christ is Truth and Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. If I have doubts I should seek Truth.

[@jeannybenavides6652]

😊

[@davedavis6087]

Used your loaf, Whoops !can you say that ? sailor x

[@Wadiyatalkinabeet_]

God does love everybody, but he hates your sin. Don’t forget that Papa. Pray for our Pope, he’s clearly lost

[@LS-ei7xk]

I pray I may be that "lost".

[@Jimboken1]

@@LS-ei7xk Prayer is always answered.

[@tengotnco5942]

Pope Francis is an authentic leader, our pastor❤

[@Jimboken1]

Couldn't disagree more. The only reason i say this is that you might begin to appreciate that many fellow catholics have a negative opinion of our present pope. Wishing you peace in Christ.

[@Juan-gl7cs]

Catholics who go to church are ready for Francis to retired.

[@brotherandrew3393]

I like this Pope.

[@Janxiv91]

Another msm lies....

[@antonyjosephine494]

His Holiness Our Pope Francis.

[@markgordon5387]

May Pope Francis be loved by God.

[@NewYorkDoll_911]

God loves everyone. It's silly to think he doesn't love the Pope.

[@Jimboken1]

@@NewYorkDoll_911 You do know that according to Scripture there is potential eternal damnation for each and every one of us? Christ is rather patient but insistently demanding for a reason.

[@dobermanpac1064]

NBC commenting on the Catholic Faith is like me a landscaper explaining Brain surgery. 😂😂😂

[@JohnDoe-eo8ux]

Repent

[@Zodapopzzx]

Hey how are you guys I bless you! Good morning my name is Rebecca, I read extra scriptures no one knows much about particularly about Mary and Y’shua and I’m excited to say it’s all real. My skin is a heavenly garment. It’s sheer and shimmers. And Mother Mary Might give me 😮my own baby and I’m excited. I believe the type of protestitute Mary Magdeline was was a temple prostitute. Probably not as crass as what we see in americas prostitutes today. The only name Baal means Lord. That’s all it means. The Jews like to laugh and wink at each other about this. No one understands. I believe the Biblical stories are kind of a coming of age story. Jesus meets his Mary Magdeline and then we never hear much about Joseph again. Let’s bless and pray for Saint Joseph. He is our Daddy’s and the men for future Y’shua’s to look up to. I pray children get to meet their grandfathers and great grandfathers. We are our family story bearers and it’s important to remember the story. I don’t know much about my great grandparents but I have memories of them. I pray our families don’t give up before their time. And that we all get to meet our grandchildren and great grandchildren. My Y’shua in disguise is Justin Marshall Ward Love you guys He is so cute and has funny jokes

[@Jerome616]

May God bless you Pope Francis.

[@annemcquade7185]

God Bless you and your legacy! ❤❤❤

[@EdwardGraveline]

You can’t bless SIN

[@danielmeadows3712]

Viva la Papa and the seat of Rome.

[@Gcock]

The One True Church; given to man by Christ Himself.

[@gebrumamooshgirmay4514]

I Love all Popes Pope Francis!

[@iamsorryforbeingrudebefore1626]

He is an impostor pope, remove him.

[@Panpunk420]

Open the archives to the public!!! No stone will be left unturned!!

[@Holydecipher]

I believe it is open to the public

[@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc]

Solo fíjate la vida de un migrante tiene que llegar a otro lado sin saber otro idioma . Y quién crees que es la culpa

[@janetucker5963]

While I am a fan of the Pope. A majority of the wars have been over religion.

[@MrMustang13]

That’s not true.

[@DiamondDoggo.]

No, they have not

[@Jimboken1]

Ur so thoroughly brainwashed.

[@unoriginalclips9923]

WW2, WW1, Napoleonic Wars, Civil War, Gulf War, Korean War, Vietnam War, 100 Years War… those were all over religion?

[@Cloud_JOB]

This is what my Sovern Lord says: "Francis, the Kingdom of Heaven appreciates you and your predecessors' hardships. There are far more positive things we can discuss. Health is the most important thing. Have no Fear of meeting the Son of God. This is how Abraham earned his covenant through the Dan Tribe. I will reveal the secrets of Christ to you as well. I advised my Son to read the Holy Bible and Quran with the world's religious leaders. Do not let rabbis claim positions above you. There is One God above you. This time, the Catholics performed outstandingly compared to the sister branches, and I will accept all of your followers through you and your predecessors' sufferings. Petty sins can be handled here on Earth. You are alright. I promise to leave something behind for you when you arrive for the next term. I look forward to meeting you and the new members of the Church of God. It's the flesh. Enjoy the True Light. You all are here in this timeline for specific purposes. Bless you all." God Bless America - the GOD of ISRAEL

[@unoriginalclips9923]

God never said that

[@tirsotesorojr.8094]

God bless Pope Francis ❤

[@paxcssr]

God bless our Pope Francis!