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?

[@esthermclauchlan3146]

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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@e_rock_3149]

"Rather than silencing or demoting his critics as his predecessors did..." That's not true; Pope Francis demoted Cardinal Raymond Burke very quickly, removing him from his important role in the Tribunal. Recently, Francis also accepted the mandatory resignation of Cardinal Sarah, while at the same time refusing the resignation for-cause of Cardinal Marx.

[@greatpretender83]

Which predecessors? He doesn't say just throws shade at Popes from the past

[@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!

[@e_rock_3149]

@@greatpretender83 My comment wasn't about the predecessor popes. It was about Pope Francis demoting his critics.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

@@greatpretender83 A strange assertion about unnamed previous Popes, to be sure. Especially considering the strange defense of the unorthodox Francis.

[@Charlotte7615]

❤💯👌

[@crissalda1306]

My biggest problem with Francis is his betrayal of the church in China. Denying to meet with Cardinal Zen and open to meeting with public sinners who support abortion.

[@maryangelica5319]

This hits me, because it's similar to his somewhat tepid approach to the suffering in Venezuela, where my family is from. Many people seem to think that the main people who have issues with pope Francis are right wing Americans and the like. They don't realize that the way he selectively calls out certain evils but not others can be somewhat scandalous to people who are suffering, and it has caused other groups of people, not just Americans, to be weary of him. Pope Francis had a blind spot when it comes to tyranny from the left (I'd say that on the other hand, JPII probably had a a similar blind spot for tyranny from the right). It doesn't mean he himself is a progressive guy, but it's like he has certain issues in his radar more than other (again, as certain more "conservative" types did). The other thing is that he though not completely so, despite his appearance of emphasizing the poor/ marginalized, he has acted in ways that look rather chummy with the wealthy but spiritually bereft German church. The Rhine was so keen to flow into the Amazon during the Amazonian synod (like a third of the people involved were German... wtf??). I don't care much that he isn't the most keen with the Americans (our churches also hold a lot of the purse strings, so I can see why he's ambivalent to the US bishops unusual power for a country that doesn't have the biggest portion of Catholics), but his ambivalence is inconsistent.

[@ipso-kk3ft]

@@maryangelica5319 Thanks for the very wise and keen analysis. I learned some new perspectives!

[@frannyleyden7988]

Cardinal Zen has said;" Pope Francis is very comfortable with Communism. " I wish Vigano were Pope. The Pope is a Marxist/Globalist.

[@finallythere100]

NO, Father, it is NOT just poor catechesis. It is the CHERRY PICKING BY Pope Francis. You are cherry picking as well. (With respect for your position, your own soul, and for the souls of your listeners) think carefully before posting videos telling us all how confused we are, because you will be held accountable for any deception by presenting a one sided argument. ) Yes, it is true that most people are woefully poorly catechized, precisely because people have not been catechized AT ALL, in any reasonable definition, as its teaching was forbidden as far back as about 1963 or 64, when my own father was told he was not allowed to teach it and must, instead teach humanism and Values Clarification.) And I discovered, after switching to the practice of Traditional Catholicism, the civil responsibilities, such as paying fair wages, etc., was required, under threat of mortal sin and its consequences. But you don't present it in a balanced and proper context. .... Does Pope Francis criticize Putin's private assets said to be $200 BILLION ? This is a pope that, when told he was being presented with a spiritual bouquet of 100K rosaries, said that he DID NOT CARE about that, but that he cared about lonely elderly and youth unemployment. His desire for LGBTQ people not to be treated with hate or disrespect does not justify his tolerance and promotion of homosexually active clerics while demoting Cardinal Burke. Nor does it justify his condoning civil unions while NOT vehemently condemning homosexual behavior and encouraging LGBTQ to get back in the state of grace and pray specific deliverance and binding prayers and so much more to deal with this affliction and save one';s soul. Pope Francis promotes Modernism and undermines teachings of so much of the dogma of the faith, when it goes against his NWO agenda. What about Joe Biden receiving Communion? What about his pacha mamma. idol on the altar at the Amazon Summit? And one could go on and on. . No one is attributing his being a very bad pope (and arguably a possible heretic) to him being an "idiot" as you say. OF COURSE he is driven by politics, (do you actually believe that he is not as he says the US borders should be open? (That is not a humanitarian concern as a Vicar of Christ, it is using his position os Vicar to exert political influence at a global level. ) He and his Vatican 2 predecessors have chosen to become one of the NWO world leaders, when their ONLY world role should be that of THE ONLY Vicar of Christ.

[@stephensylvester9171]

Fr Casey's conclusion about the so called "haters" of the Pope is quite misleading to say the least! I believe every faithful Catholic would want the Holy Father to succeed, but his body language reveals a lot and his double standards is clear for everyone who has eyes to see.

[@kernowpolski]

This is an eloquent defence of the Pope, but there are some big issues you didn't mention: 1) The secret deal with the Chinese Communist Party and the failure to support our Chinese Brethren 2) Continued failure to root out sexual and financial abuse by his clerical allies He needs to be held accountable for these issues not just by God, but by those who suffer from their effects.

[@FrenchHawk878]

Frances may be the Pope that pushes me out of the church.

[@AskTheKid]

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

[@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

[@DawidBartczak4]

The issue is the Pope is being ambiguous on issues that have a very black and white answer in the bible. That is where the issues are coming from

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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…

[@madmoonrabbit]

"Be patient and be careful not to call the Pope confusing or a heretic even when acting in no uncertain terms confusing and heretical, you just don't read enough!" "Also if you listen to criticism by the people i define as the fringes you are now Schismatic enjoy your new church" Ah the irony never ceases.

[@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!!!!

[@Fire_ov_Renewal]

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!! 😔😔

[@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.

[@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.

[@kevinconnelly3654]

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

[@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.

[@kristasears5645]

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

[@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.😅

[@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.

[@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.

[@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”

[@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.

[@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.

[@0531miggy]

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

[@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."

[@anchorweight957]

"Insist that the common good takes precedence over private property" False weights and measures. Yes I will say that is an extremely "socialist" notion.

[@thekingofmoab1181]

What doesn't get mentioned is that the Church's position is that private property is a right of all men

[@jfc6718]

Of course. I must have missed that part in the gospels where Jesus buys up property all over Upper Galilee, silly me! It’s definitely not as important as the common good. Repent.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

​@jfc6718 both are important. According to karl marx, Socialism leads to communism. Communism steals private property for "the common good". Stealing is a sin obviously. So putting the common good over private property in some circumstances could actually lead to sin. But it's likely the pope wouldn't support communism, just the step before it which leads to it.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

​​@@jfc6718 i believe charity is better for the soul than taxes. Of course we must pay our taxes as Jesus commanded.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

​@@jfc6718 it's not a sin to be wealthy as a Christian. Some of Jesus's supporters of his ministry were wealthy. They used their wealth for the common good.

[@RealBadgerScrutiny]

“You shall know them by the fruits of their labor” Matthew

[@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

[@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?

[@francescaderimini4422]

As a Roman Catholic all I can say is that Pope Francis I’d changing the Culture of the Catholic Church and there is no room for anything Catholic anymore! The music is Protestant and on the Holy Day concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary honoring her Assumption into heaven it is just another day with no mention of her and not one song dedicated to her. When I asked the Priest why, he remarked that he didn’t want to upset any Protestant that my be attending!

[@brigid6609]

Maybe you should learn about socialism, the jesuits and the secret societies. Then after that we'll talk.

[@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.

[@ThePJGROTTE]

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.

[@karlkeating2803]

I'm not otherwise familiar with Fr. Casey Cole. This is the first I've heard of him. I see he's a good speaker, but he lost much of my sympathy when he accused Cardinal Raymond Burke of "spreading lies and hurting the Church." That's a foul assertion, one that Cole wouldn't be able to give evidence for if he were put on the witness stand.

[@Lala7777belle]

I was surprised by this harsh criticism as well

[@didoburns]

I really am not a fan of Fr Cassey but he's made a few good points over the last few years I've followed him. But his criticism and accusation of the good cardinal is a low for me.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

It is a terrible slander against a good shepherd in the Church that has done much to invigorate the spiritual lives of the people.

[@gardenlaurel5970]

I used to watch his videos often for a couple years, learned from them, and enjoyed them but then he seemed more condescending "snarky" in tone or had titles listed only to discover that really wasn't what he was going to discuss, was just clickbait. I only watched this one bc I often have confusion re the Pope's words and actions. I pray for the Pope in my morning and night prayers, I love his humility and charity to the poor and homeless but then the Pope welcomes and praises corrupt and baby murder advocate Joe Biden. Jesus pointed to the little ones in the Bible and said not to do any harm to such as these. These unborn were created in the image and likeness of God.

[@rjrecullo627]

Stop being a gaslighter, Fr. None of the people you have mentioned were creating their own new churches, as they just followed the Sacred Tradition of the Church (traditional liturgy and discipline), which has been despised by the erroneous teachings of modernism.

[@gileswilliams3014]

How many cardinals, in your opinion, have been poorly catechised?

[@Basile_KW]

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?

[@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

[@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.

[@basrinak6372]

He allows critics? Tell that to Bishop Strickland.

[@orangecobraEU]

No he js not. For fact if you not agree with him you are nothing to do with catholic. Be orthodoxe we dont have any of this problems, because the only ruler is god not a random pope

[@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

[@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.

[@BlueShadow777]

But, just a minute… with (in particular) John Paul II we didn’t have to refer to the Catechism and the other sources recommended to justify and believe in his approach as Pope 🤷🏻‍♂️ Although I am Roman Catholic and have a cousin in Italy who’s a priest with his own diocese (and I also had a - late - friend who was a priest), I hate to have to say it but… no, I’m afraid I have no confidence, trust or belief whatsoever in Pope Francis. It seems to me he harbours an almost totalitarian subtext. For me, there is no Pope to surpass John Paul II.

[@chrissteiner1986]

If Francis is better at tolerating those that disagree with him than his predecessors then how do you explain him removing the two most prominent conservative leaders within a couple weeks? Leaders who stand for traditional Christian marriage. Those who seek to tear apart Christian marriage like Francis because they use his ambiguity as license for their views. Those he appoints are often less ambiguous though and directly tear down Christian marriage and promote confusion and license.

[@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.

[@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 🙏✝️👍😊

[@barbarabraun114]

He eliminated a good and Holy Bishop because the Bishop (BIshop Strickland) did teach Catholic theology….but was not “woke”

[@lSineMentel]

He also recently started turning on American Catholics in favor of siding with our government in saying we are lost because the disagreement a lot of us have with the progressive movement

[@martin02031958]

It´s unacceptable, it´s political pressure, he is not entitled to do it!!!

[@pash6885]

His attack on the TLM while at the same time staying silent of the Chinese church, and not cracking down on the German church is his legacy in my eyes.

[@prkp7248]

It's not "attack on TLM", it's more about not really good trends among those who secluded themselves from their parishes, go to so called "traditional catholic groups" and create dangerous echochamber. Its also about rite - latin church have one main rite, not two - TLM is not another rite. There are smaller, traditional rites in latin church, like ambrosian rite, but they are limited to certain geographic area. The error of so called "traditionalist" is not dogmatic error, but it's still an error - there is not "Novus Ordo mass" and "Traditional Latin Mass" - there is only one rite, that is presented in Missale Romanum. Vatican see that there is potential danger in spread of ideas that so called "Traditionalist" teach, but it doesn't think that they are bad - "Traditionis custodes" clearly state that church love them, that church uphold its tradition and want those who are focused on upholding traditions and piety of liturgy, to stop organise themselves in separated grups from their Parishes, and Instead of that, vatican wants them to be more involved in their home parishes, int keeping tradition and correct liturgy in common catholic churches. Vatican clearly stated "You want to keep traditions? That's great, but stop with your attack on the whole of "ordinary form" of Roman Rite, and instead of that, be more focus on upholding Dignity of mass in your local church".

[@psallen5099]

@@prkp7248 The arguments to your logic are incorrect. The Latin Masses that Pope Francis put a stop to were being held in parish churches, by parish priests and attended by the churches parishioners in conjunction with Novus Ordo masses. The other rites you spoke of (i.e. Byzantine rite, Ukrainian rite) are actually practiced all over the world and celebrate their faith with the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great, which are quite different from the Roman Catholic Liturgy as reformed after the Second Vatican Council. As a side note Pope Benedict who brought back the Latin Mass for all priests was one of the primary theologians of Vatican II, Francis is not a theologian and was still in the seminary at the time of Vatican II.

[@thefashiongoddesschannel8099]

@@psallen5099 Incorrect.

[@tubaceous]

@@prkp7248 this is wrong. Nobody has demonstrated existence of the ‘trends’ you are alluding to. I believe it is truly ‘attack on TLM’ motivated by hatred of Catholic Tradition and - above all - traditional Catholic morality.

[@femmina63]

@@thefashiongoddesschannel8099 This is an interesting conversation, and I think if you say incorrect, you need to put a reason.

[@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.

[@jerryvillanueva1023]

I believe we do have absolutes, taught by our Lord himself that can be conveyed with absolute certainty. If we don’t then we undermine our Lords authority. There are clerics dismissed and replaced by clerics known to teach and believe otherwise. Pope Francis’s actions are speaking louder than his words. I pray for him and the church always.

[@basiamurphy8469]

Wise words Jerry. Our Lord's teachings are absolute, providing clear guidance. The ambiguity that is being offered in this video undermines our Lord's ministry, however, it is not our job to judge anyone, including the Pope. Equally, it's not our role to guess God's plan. Our mission and gift is to imitate Jesus and follow Mother Mary's request to pray for the Church. Thank you for reading my view.

[@pecorarigiovana5486]

As clear as water.

[@christianseibold3369]

The problem is not whether God's teachings are absolute, it's what his teachings actually are. Conservative Christians think they know God's teachings, but *they don't* . They have been fooled. They undermine God's authority by spreading hate through literalist and fundamentalist interpretations of the Bible.

[@warriorgoat5939]

Jerry, your absolute(ly) correct. Lol

[@donaldspivey8626]

The Ecclesiology of Popes John Paul II and Benedict helped to form Vatican II, not the other way around. Those wise men both matured in a world that used ambiguity and nuance as weapons to peel otherwise orthodox Catholics from the Church. To assert otherwise is to pedal popular truths over timeless ones, clearly discussed in Holy Scripture and maintained by the teaching authority of the Church for millenia. I entered adulthood in the 1970s, and I've seen human carnage that followed the popular teaching of situation ethics that so permeated intellectual discourse at that time. It advocated a similar "nuanced through Love" view of such social issues as abortion. To my ears, arguments in support of the Holy Father sound too much like the lyrics of that old song with just a new melody. Our current Pope is confusing. That is precisely why his personal orthodoxy continues to be questioned within and outside of the Church. It is true that Love is to be the measure of all things. But, it is gross error to maintain that love can make 35 inches into a yard when maintaining the House of God.

[@sandraelder1101]

You referred to people who criticize him as his “enemies.” Those I’ve heard raise concerns are respectful, faithful, well-catechized Catholics who love the Church and say they love Pope Francis too. You also said there was “little between” those who think he’s great and those who think him a heretic. That’s also not what I’m seeing. The majority of Catholics I know or follow who have concerns about him are in that middle camp - love and respect him but don’t agree with some of his statements, actions, or inactions.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Whistleblowers aren’t enemies. Thank You, King, Lord, Savior Jesus for every Son & Daughter of yours who lives, teaches, preaches The Gospel. May sincere Truth Seekers to find their way to You through The Gospel (spoken & written). The deceived are many. Mike Gendron is on youtube specifically for Catholics.

[@patrickstoops1584]

Agreed. Father Cole is very malicious in his assessments of those who have reasonable an justified questions of Francis.

[@susanwright4414]

Bishop Strickland basically called Pope Francis the antichrist. That's devisive.

[@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.

[@JoseGAyala-lf7cx]

If Pope Francis has never persecuted anyone then why are cancelled priests and bishops?

[@therealong]

@@rhmrr01 Hey, why don't you educate yourself a little bit more, before posting comments like that? By writing that, you certainly sound not only as anti-Catholic but as anti-gospel as well!

[@DanielJimenezCardona]

@@rhmrr01Who exactly “authorized” it? Did the decree come from God? From Jesus Christ? From one of His apostles? From their followers? The Early Church?… or from some people who gathered in the 17th century to choose which books would stay in the Bible to make it look the way they liked it?

[@oliveri9407]

@@rhmrr01stop being a Protestant schismatic heretic.

[@internuts11]

What about father Frank Pavone. This Pope is directly going after faithful priests who have served Christ their entire lives. That places him in hell

[@therealong]

@@internuts11 If you google it up you'll get several articles. That's a start to knowing more than expecting answers on KZbin, don't you think?

[@katydidd6321]

This didn't age well.

[@isabelazevedo3530]

This video was made a year ago. I'm very curious if Brother Casey still feel this way about Pope Francis or if he has finally begun to see what many other Catholics have been saying for a long time. He has definitely been silencing bishops and priests who disagree with him. He's causing a lot of confusion and is going against the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Jesus Christ himself. I sincerely pray that those who are confused and are spreading confusion wake up soon!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Today, this video is as true and important as the day I made it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@CatholicPhin]

@@snivithefox 10:35 he claims that the men he mentioned are willing to spread lies. I agree that those he mentioned can be confusing and are in no way ultimate authorities on matters of faith. Unfortunately, in a climate where there are legitimate concerns, there are those who stand to gain from clicks, subscriptions and increased internet traffic, all at the expense of the faithful.

[@joselongo1601]

This kind of persons doesn't dialogue

[@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.

[@Varleydude]

Well, I guess this video didn’t age well

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Exactly. People didn't learn their lesson two years ago when I made it and look what we have: more ignorant, blind attacks of the pope. Very sad to see still going on.

[@Varleydude]

@@BreakingInTheHabit so sad, but I’m still praying 🙏🏽 AVE MARIA

[@jessicakalapati942]

We must really pray for Father Casey to see the line of error that Pope Francis has been speaking since he has sat at the head of the church. To imply that heretics go to heaven is heresy itself. These are Pope Francis's words that came out of his own mouth when it came to communion with the saints. I'm pretty sure that every one of you here have saw his speech in regards to heretics and idolatrists going to heaven. Sadly, Pope Francis has always been very vague about the words that he speaks in regards to the teachings of the Catholic Church. What's even worse is that when people are confused by speeches that he has said he never makes another statement to help correct the confusion that people might be having about his words.

[@HanorahDuggan]

YES! Francis has spoken heretically! "TO IMPLY THAT HERETICS GO TO HEAVEN IS HERESY ITSELF!" We are not to follow a Pope when he preaches heresy! (St Robert Bellarmine)

[@ndumferdy2545]

please can we have a link or video where the pope says heretics and idolaters go to heaven?

[@jessicakalapati942]

@@ndumferdy2545 I will do you one better. I invite you to look into Dr. Taylor Marshall's KZbin channel. It's

[@angelicdoctor8016]

Francis words always need to be interpreted in light of Catholic teaching. Jessica, current apostates can be saved, as they are sinners like we are. Francis wasn't speaking of final judgment. There are no errors in Francis' teaching - none can be demonstrated.

[@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???

[@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.

[@marcoalessiopellegrini8994]

This father is bringing even more confusion

[@richardolson1397]

One can stop watching at :20 when Fr. Casey admits he isn't qualified to adjudicate the churches (Bergoglio's) controversies and confusions since they're so voluminous (should be an obvious clue that there is a problem), but nevertheless the good Father is compelled to defend his actions and judge and lecture his detractors as being 'enemies', ignorant or malformed in catechesis, or just unenlightened about his leadership style. Note to Fr. Casey: We're not looking for perfection, because we're not either. But, it shouldn't be too much to ask that the Vicar of Christ give some recognition and little effort to Matthew 5:37

[@angelicdoctor8016]

Hey Richard - could you offer a quote from Francis that is in error?

[@JCiTrusTinYou]

My concern is that Pope Francis is giving the impression that his confusing teachings are a “backing off“ from strict catholic teachings of prior centuries and giving people committed to sinful lifestyles the idea that God excepts that lifestyle so they are OK with continuing in it…..

[@Kelgoran]

As a protestant considering Catholicism, this is confusing as well. My main criticism of my own protestant denomination is that it is trying to conform to the world instead of trying to follow God's will. I like that the Catholics seem to make more of an effort, but I am utterly confused by this pope. Why would I consider Catholicism if the pope seems to be faultering the same way?

[@tevincampbell3482]

@@Kelgoranhe is not the real pope .. his teachings are not of God .. how can you say you will bless same relationships when the Bible classify these relationships as a sin

[@amberthut]

​@@Kelgoran that issue is just a matter of clickbait headlines. Reading his actual words in their proper context is not confusing

[@amberthut]

​@@tevincampbell3482 he didn't say that. Try reading in correct context and not listening to headlines.

[@tevincampbell3482]

@@amberthut there’s also news coming out of him letting transgender folks become god parents

[@SeptimiusAfer240]

So, basically, Francis knows and we have poor knowledge

[@myotiswii]

I think the church is splitting between people that want to include homosexual spouses and change the image of women in the church and those that don't. Both sides really aren't willing to step down, so there naturally is a big disagreement that can't be resolved

[@Jimboken1]

No, it's not.

[@MarthaMyDear6]

@@Jimboken1yes it is

[@Jimboken1]

@@MarthaMyDear6 No, it's not. Fiucia supplicans: "...it is necessary that what is blessed corresponds with God’s designs written in creation and fully revealed by Christ the Lord. For this reason, since the Church has always considered only those sexual relations that are lived out within marriage to be morally licit, the Church does not have the power to confer its liturgical blessing when that would somehow offer a form of moral legitimacy to a union that presumes to be a marriage or to an extra-marital sexual practice."

[@CharlyBach-lb9nz]

Leider nicht nur in den beiden genannten Fällen. Fromme Menschen zur Zeit Jesu nahmen auch daran Anstoß, dass Gottes Sohn (!!) mit Sündern (Maria Magdalena) zu Tisch saß... @@MarthaMyDear6

[@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

[@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.

[@user-ue5km5rh4m]

Dialogue? He focuses on silencing priests who don't align with his agenda. God's Word surpasses his ideas and agenda. As Catholics, it's essential to study and follow God's teachings. True shepherds lead people on God's narrow road, not compromising with paganism or cultural trends.

[@AlbaniansForChrist]

Nice movie. Great acting.

[@machiaman]

“I invite you to spend more time with people than ideas. I encourage you to seek out those struggling with moral issues and to listen to their stories.” This attitude should be close to the heart of every priest.

[@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!

[@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."

[@coolcatbaron]

What I like about pope Francis is that he invites us to trust in God in the ambigious moments life brings. He may not be declarative and clear sometimes, but you can't say he doesn't points to Christ. Sometimes genuine humility and admitting that you don't know is better than to declare only of yourself in pride.

[@Jimboken1]

Pope Francis doesn't point to Christ. He points to a climate change emergency. He points to legalising homosexual acts in Africa. He points regularly and often to conservative catholics and especially traditionalist catholics, for being rigid and pharisaical and coldhearted, for being “all stiff in black cassocks” and wearing “grandma’s lace”. And then Pope Francis also points out his fellow bishops "about laying closed hearts, which bare the closed hearts which frequently hide even behind the Church’s teachings or good intentions, in order to sit in the chair of Moses and judge, sometimes with superiority and superficiality, difficult cases and wounded families..” Apparently Pope Francis does know what other people think so thankfully he alone doesn't need to admit that he doesn't know.

[@carololson-ip3jj]

Pope Francis a true follower of Christ and the Gospel! Thank you Father Casey. This needed to be said.

[@veritasmuy2407]

YOU: Sometimes genuine humility and admitting that you don't know is better than to declare only of yourself in pride *ME: Sooo... you want us to believe that GOD appointed a spiritual doofus to be the "vicar of Christ" on earth -- that GOD put someone in charge that didn't have a clue about the Bible, GOD's will, and leading the flock properly and without confusion ??* GOD is NOT a God of confusion -- 1Corinth 14:33 -- and no way would GOD put a man in charge that has the people confused -- read James 3:16 again. *Francis is a false shepherd put in place by all his homosexual cardinal buddies -- no wonder a black crow killed the released dove at the announcement of Francis' pontificate.*

[@Ben00000]

@@Jimboken1 I need you to take a step back and realize that you're being a Republican, not a Christian. Christians in the US have this weird, warped idea that the rest of the world's Catholics remotely align with American "Catholics". If "climate change" and "gay people" remotely cross the same neural paths in your brain, you're damaged by media and need to take a walk outdoors once in a while. Talk to some real people.

[@jonathanhybner6108]

People will suffer with ambiguity

[@markoliver2258]

Lmao, “Catholicism has always been anti-capitalist communist who don’t believe in private property” isn’t the answer I thought we’d be getting 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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!

[@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.

[@rvasquez111]

The Bible says thou shalt not murder. Not the word kill.

[@KyoheiYoshida]

I felt like the point he makes in this video was biased. And i don't really understand what he meant by enjoy the new church we are creating? I thought we have tradition and live by God's words. I thought Pope supposed to keep that tradition and not confuse us.

[@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

[@agnes8679]

As a Latin American, raised in a Catholic country (Catholic Christianity was the religion of my country per its Constitution until Vatican II requested to remove it as part of their freedom of religion position; only two Spanish speaking countries still had Catholic Christianity as the religion of the country at that point, Spain and Colombia), who humbly believes to be somewhat better catechised than the average Catholic, and who believes in free speech and in hearing all sides, I couldn't disagree with you more. I think many of your points could apply to the other side, and that often those who don't know what the Church teaches, those who fall into black and white thinking, and those who aren't open to free speech are the ones who usually defend Pope Francis. He is only open to dialogue from one side, not the other. He is controversial even in Latin America so his style has nothing to do with our culture either, and many dislike him in Latin America because of his ties to the political left, communism, and abortionists, etc. No one in their right mind would confuse murder with an accident. In addition, well catechise Catholics should know that killing the innocent is a sin, but self defense, for instance, is not. Killing babies in the womb, is, therefore, not an accident, not self defense, but murder. I listened to your video because I like hearing all sides, but, ultimately I didn't find it helpful, objective, or truthful. God bless you, and I pray for our Pope, that he might love God with his entire heart, do always God's will, and that his words and actions are for the greater glory of God.

[@AtaTheKin]

You couldn´t be wrong, here in Argentina he was always against the political left like the kirchneristas political power

[@oldmanmariner]

Good to have strong catholics!

[@dvdortiz9031]

You fool!!!

[@BethTatge]

Well stated!!! Thank you! This was a good video, but the mainstream media is horribly left wing and they are all controlled by the rich and elite left wing. So that was an ignorant thing to say. Yes, we should read the papers, but you should listen to all the people and Priests who have been cancelled by the left, and now going after Bishop Strickland?! Pope Francis is an embarrassment with all the pagan activities, hanging out with only left wing, abortionists, lgbts, all the corrupt new cardinals, and the false allegations against Cardinal Pell with his imprisonment just bcuz he uncovered corruption, etc. That’s not even mentioning the harassment of TLM, the promotion of Covid vax & communism?! The new head of the doctrine is “heal with your mouth”. Gross!!!

[@BlueShadow777]

@agnes8679 Well said!

[@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?

[@kiemchutsu]

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

[@user-vu7cb5wh7g]

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.

[@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.

[@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."

[@okk4655]

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

[@andrecayer4489]

I have six kids and a small business. My wife and i do read a lot but we cannot know all things about everything. If i want legal advice i go to a lawyer.... i don't try to learn it all myself. If i want accounting advice i go to an accountant. I need to be able i go to the priestly class and learn the hilights of these documents.... if you want your furnace fixed your o not want a synod assessing it. You want it fixed. If the pope and bishops are losing the confidence of the laity they need to look internally. This pope appears to author confusion that we did not find in his predecessor. Ratzinger was crystal clear. Vigano, Marshall et al are the blessing of the Church.

[@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.

[@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.

[@shelbyshort8315]

I was thinking how could you say this , but it was posted a year ago. Strickland and others who defend the true faith had since been silenced. There’s no conversation for them only with heretics. So that doesn’t look good in him. I pray pray for Francis. At the same time I know some popes bishops and priest are also subject to the fires of hell

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Strickland perpetuated untruths, fostered division, and showed himself unfit for the job. He chose politics over his duties.

[@rusticcloud3325]

Jesus didn't come to save good people, he came to save sinful people

[@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?