What Did Pope Francis Say About Other Religions? | w/Lila Rose

[@marymary1877]

If all religions lead to the same place, why stay Catholic? It’s hard! I’ll tell you why! Christ in the blessed sacrament!! John 6:68:, "Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life'".

[@emilio6425]

I wish that the pope would always add that right at the end of these "all religions.." comments.

[@SilverCottage]

Did you listen to the whole video? Each religion has "seeds' of the truth but not the whole truth. Most religions have a lot of things in common with one another. Similar ideas, similar practices. Prayer and meditation, for instance, are practiced in TONS of religions. There are people of good faith all over the world who try to find God through various means.

[@emilio6425]

@@SilverCottage im not sure if this comment was to me, but yes i saw this. Pope francis didnt say that, that was jimmy and the early church fathers. Im not saying it was heresy. Im just saying that i wish pope francis would also add the convicting message to the end of these attempts to encourage interfaith dialogue because it appears to me that non catholics are feeling reassured in there non christian faiths, and not being convicted to the fullness of truth. Like jimmy said its not as precise as pope Benedict, and i wish it was. “Lets read him in context” as jimmy suggests to the outrage youtubers doesn’t work when youre talking about the Singapore children hes addressing. They dont know what pope francis has said previously.

[@wenshan9101]

"God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but He himself is not bound by His sacraments." What matters is how you respond to grace in good conscience. If you wilfully reject, you lose the normative path to salvation. Outside of which, God alone decides.

[@derechoplano]

@@wenshan9101 "If all religions lead to the same place, why stay Catholic? It’s hard! "Why do we need a Pope? The Vatican has lots of financial problems. Let's dismantle the Vatican, retire the Pope, cancel all Papal visits because we can have another religion. They want to destroy the Church while enjoying all Church's benefits

[@Corlon360]

1. Council of Florence (1439): "The Holy Roman Church firmly believes, professes, and teaches that nobody who is outside the Catholic Church, not only pagans but also Jews and heretics, can share in eternal life." 2. Pope Leo XIII, Satis Cognitum (1896): "The Church is the sole depository of the true faith, and outside her fold there is no hope of salvation." 3. St. Augustine: "There is no salvation outside the Church." 4. St. Augustine: "Indeed, the Church is not only a holy place, but also the very name of the holy city, where those who are saved are saved only in the Church." 5. St. Cyprian of Carthage: "He can no longer have God for his Father, who has not the Church for his mother." 6. Pope Pius IX: "It is necessary to hold the faith, and to be within the Church, in order to be saved." 7. St. John Chrysostom: "The Church is the mother of all, and no one can be saved outside her." 8. Pope Leo XIII: "We affirm that those who are not in the Church cannot be saved." 9. St. Robert Bellarmine: "All who are outside the Church of Christ, although they may be good and moral people, cannot be saved."

[@EggShen905]

You can't cherry pick statements from past leaders of the Church any more than protestants can cherry pick passages from the Bible. The Church's teachings must be taken as a whole. St. Augustine is no more authoritative than any other Doctor of the Church; the (authentic) teachings of the Second Vatican Council are no less dispensable than the Council of Florence. Unless you're a sede, you need to see how all these things work together, and the Church has explained it pretty clearly.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

The comments you list are true enough and hold solid validity ... and yet there is more: The truth of our faith is not threatened by anything God chooses to do. Our understanding is still severely restricted while still on earth. Consider: The Lord takes care of those He considers Righteous [no Religious Affiliation mentioned.]: Matthew 25:37-38 New International Version 37 “Then the RIGHTEOUS will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?

[@deaahimm6334]

Any Faithful quotes from Pope Francis himself or is his off the cuff remarks from the Inter-Faith Conference with Youths in Singapore the Only he's made during his tenure? Please, extend your knowledge methinks. Somehow your playlist is Incomplete.

[@warriorgoat5939]

@@EggShen905You’re illogical

[@agentjs09]

@@deaahimm6334 Pope Francis' off-the-cuff remarks are his opinions alone, and not part of the deposit of faith. His opinions also happen to be wrong. Even by the understanding from Lumen Gentium, his remarks are flat out wrong. Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. Whether someone through no fault of their own never hears the gospel, or whether someone is a Catholic their whole life and lives a life of holiness and repentance, that salvation is through Christ alone. Therefore, all religions are NOT a path to God. "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one cometh unto the Father but by me." John 14:6

[@robertpieper1438]

If Martin Luther said this same exact thing, you would be explaining why it is Hersey.

[@rosannavil]

Thank you Jimmy, I always learn so much from listening to you. Grateful for your even-tempered delivery of the Catholic teachings.

[@actsapologist1991]

I respect Jimmy's attempt to defend the Pope. However, I don't think it lands if you look back at what the Pontiff said. First, if you were at a park and someone said, "This is a path to the parking lot" - the normal understanding of that phrase is that the path leads to the parking lot and following it will get you there successfully. Second, he compared different religions to different languages, and said they all "get there". Well, it ultimately doesn't matter what language you speak. So, following the analogy, it doesn't matter what religion you use. They all, "get there." I think the correct play for Catholic apologists in this instance is to say, "The Pope was trying to say something nice to the kids. But what he said was seriously wrong. Thank God we don't have to cling to his every word."

[@G-MIP]

The Popes statements were in line with the Catechism, Vatican II and Lumen Gentium. Your request would be undermining these orthodox teachings.

[@actsapologist1991]

​@@G-MIP : That can only be said if you ignore the meaning of the Pope's language analogy - and take a very idiosyncratic understanding of saying something is a "path to" somewhere. To reiterate: Languages are interchangable. There is no "true" language. It ultimately doesn't matter what language you speak. Thus, saying religions are like different "languages to get there" means they are interchangable and it doesn't matter which one you use. Likewise, if you say something is a path to somewhere - the normal interpretation is that the path actually gets there. And that is what the Pope said. He said they all "get there". We - as Catholics - need to be honest about what the Pope said. Failing to be honest about this discredits us. It makes us look silly.

[@G-MIP]

@@actsapologist1991 843 The Catholic Church recognizes in other religions that search, among shadows and images, for the God who is unknown yet near since he gives life and breath and all things and wants all men to be saved. Thus, the Church considers all goodness and truth found in these religions as "a preparation for the Gospel and given by him who enlightens all men that they may at length have life." 332

[@chrisalan11rus]

This was my thinking about the language analogy as well. I’m an inquirer in an OCIA class and his comments are truly concerning. To say religion is like language, each is used to describe the same essence, doesn’t seem to match the narrow road analogy Jesus spoke of. I would really appreciate him or the magisterium expounding on the thought so I could follow the logic of his analogy.

[@TedSeeber]

​@@G-MIP Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate say that ONLY Catholicism has the fullness of truth. Not all paths lead to God. Buddhism and Hinduism can only lead to reincarnation, not God. Islam taken seriously only leads to suicide bombers. Gnostic dualism leads to dispair.

[@navy7633]

The Truth is the Truth. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Me." When we tell the Truth in love, we are preaching the Gospel that Jesus told us to do.

[@KillerRob2408]

And Jimmy wouldn’t disagree with this

[@deaahimm6334]

Forget The Holy Spirit much? He calls people to Jesus. Not the Pope.

[@Greg-wn2pp]

@@deaahimm6334 Yet Christ commanded us all to "GO AND TEACH ALL NATIONS" - And this is the MAIN JOB of the POPE to bring souls to Christ!

[@deaahimm6334]

@@Greg-wn2pp right. And I take it, from the comfort of your laptop, busy in your own daily life as opposed to the Holy Father, who has dedicated his Entire Life to Him-that hey...even though he's doing a Tour to Spread the Faith~that he's Not Doing His "Main" Job! Wow wow wow. Oh yeah, what the Internet CAN'T SEE what the Pope is doing ON A DAILY BASIS-YEAH, HE'S OBVIOUSLY NOT DOING HIS "MAIN" JOB!

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

@@deaahimm6334 There is an excellent nonreligious biography of the Pope, older now, from the Wall Street Journal writers, of all people. Until I read that, I had no idea how much the Pope has put into serving God on this planet. You are correct, people don't see it because of how information is fed to us these days.

[@ChristIsLord7]

Being pope must be so hard and I couldn’t do it. Let’s support our Holy Father and pray for him.

[@Theosis_and_prayer]

Why doesn't the Holy Father just come out and clarify the confusion? He could literally end all this in 5 minutes

[@G-MIP]

@@Theosis_and_prayer …”when we love the Pope, there are no discussions regarding what he orders or demands, or up to what point obedience must go…we do not say that he has not spoken clearly enough, almost as if he were forced to repeat to the ear of each one the will …” -Pope St. Pius X

[@susand3668]

@@G-MIP Thank you so much for this quotation!!

[@Theosis_and_prayer]

@G-MIP A few questions for you - (1) Was that an infallible declaration? (2) can a Pope ever fall into error? (3) Can there ever be a bad Pope?

[@G-MIP]

@@Theosis_and_prayer(1) Everything Pope Francis stated is in harmony with the teachings of the Catechism and Vatican II, specifically Lumen Gentium. (2) A Pope cannot teach error on matters of faith and morals-he can offer private opinions that are not included under this umbrella. (3) There has been 7-9 bad Popes, none taught error or heresy. It’s time for you to finally quit Protesting and church shopping.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

_Catechism Of The Catholic Church: 843 The Catholic Church recognizes in other religions that search, among shadows and images, for the God who is unknown yet near since he gives life and breath and all things and wants all men to be saved. Thus, the Church considers all goodness and truth found in these religions as "a preparation for the Gospel and given by him who enlightens all men that they may at length have life."332_

[@Theosis_and_prayer]

That is not what Pope Francis said and if it's what he meant, it would have time 60 seconds to clarify. Yet he refuses.

[@susand3668]

@@Theosis_and_prayer context, context, context, my dear Christian sibling!! The pope says it many times. His entire life is a clarification that he loves our Lord and is a devoted so of the Church.

[@Theosis_and_prayer]

@susand3668 With millions of souls at stake and news all around the world reporting this, are you saying the Pope can't spare 30 seconds to clarify? Imagine your husband telling you he has told u he loves you enough and doesn't need to repeat it ever again. Luther used to say good things when he was young before we got older and became a heretic. Should we judge him by his work before he split from the Church?

[@G-MIP]

@@Theosis_and_prayerThere’s nothing to clarify. What the Pope said is in harmony with the Catechism and Lumen Gentium. Your comments violate canons 1404 and 1373.

[@G-MIP]

@@PetiteFleurBleue2009…Says the one judging the Pope, the wisdom of the Saints -and the Catechism. In the holy name of Jesus I rebuke you! Matthew 7:3-5

[@RebeccaLynne2046]

This makes complete sense to me. When I was 14, I left the Catholic faith and dabbled in all sorts of things like new age thinking, witchcraft, Hinduism, atheism, Buddhism, a few Protestant denominations, Islam, and then finally back to Catholicism. My rebellion/search took about 10 years to bring me back home, but once I got here, the Catholic faith was mine. Not my parent's faith, not the nuns back in school, but all mine, and I believe with all my heart. These roads were leading me to Jesus, so I was never truly lost, I was just on my way because I was searching for the truth. And God is a gentleman, never forcing, but allowing you to come to Him of your own free will. All of the people born into or converted to these other religions can be saved, as well, even if they never make it to the truth of Catholicism, because God judges you by your heart and your acts. If you have it in your heart to do what is right, that's all you need. God will take care of the rest. And if you die before you make it to the truth, don't you believe that Jesus will come to your rescue? Don't you believe in a merciful God? I read somewhere that these ones are offered the absolute truth and a choice at the moment of death. I believe that is the merciful and just God I worship.

[@mugglesarecooltoo]

" All of the people born into or converted to these other religions can be saved, as well, even if they never make it to the truth of Catholicism, because God judges you by your heart and your acts." It is by faith that we are saved, and not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@timmcfalls2012]

However, Jorge never mentions that the many paths should lead to Jesus and the Holy Catholic Church.

[@MrTuroy23]

But how do you reconcile what Christ said that no one comes to the father except through Him?

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

Thank you. Well said.

[@RebeccaLynne2046]

@MrTuroy23 It is through Him. At the very last moment of your life, you're given the truth and also a choice. Or, if that isn't true, then you must be given credit for being good and always trying to make good decisions. There is a way, and it is through Jesus. You don't really believe that God would create a human to be born to non-Christian parents, spend his whole life not knowing who Jesus is but also being and acting as a good person, and then send him to Hell? That can't be. There is a way.

[@dcmcdermott]

I am currently in RCIA/OCIA and must admit that the Pope’s remarks introduced many doubts that I did not previously have about the Catholic Church and whether or not I have made the right decision.

[@deutschermichel5807]

Many people say dumb stuff all the time. When a man in such a position does it, we often get confused or angry. But we can have confidence that whenever His Holiness decides to speak ex cathedra, the Holy Spirit of God will guide his tongue. I am a catechumen aswell btw

[@PaoloMunoz]

The first Pope also tried to be more "polite" and was confronted by his brother bishop. You'll find the event in Galatians 2 - it's Peter (Cephas) and Paul. If you have some doubts, I would consider reading "Bad Shepherds" by Rod Bennett. He does a fantastic job of showing how the Church has seen and weathered worse Popes and still teaches the True Faith.

[@savagemode.]

@@dcmcdermott You know sir then St. Peter would be the last person to become a Saint bcz of his action, yet he is still a Leader & a Saint. So Nobody is perfect.

[@VTjhin768]

Read the beauty of Redemptoris Missio and research about Indonesian and Singaporean, You will find out in one family (sibling, could be have 3-4 different religions), and we're okay. Special Catholics the most strong faith and tolerance. No Doubt being Chatholic

[@G-MIP]

A compilation of statements by Pope Francis on Jesus being the only way to salvation: 1. Homily, Casa Santa Marta, November 4, 2016: "There is no other way. Jesus is the door. It is a door that does not deceive. It is a door that does not make us do wrong. Whoever enters through Jesus will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture." 2. General Audience, May 15, 2013: "Jesus is the only way to heaven; to know Him, and to follow Him, is to walk on the way of salvation." 3. Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), 2013, Paragraph 14: "No one is saved by his or her own efforts or works. Rather, we are saved by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ.”

[@bktawiah]

Some great stuff, Jimmy! Thank you for your sacrifice for Christ's Church!

[@marklambert5232]

Jimmy, God bless you, you are always so generous & gentle, always encouraging us towards the truth. God bless you!

[@horizon-one]

Let's see what God will say about these falsehoods

[@tonyl3762]

The precise translation of what he said is "All religions are a path to arrive at/reach God." And then he compared religions to languages; an egalitarian metaphor the Church has never seen fit to use in the past, for obvious reasons. This is not the first time Pope Francis has spoken on this issue scandalously, ambiguously, and/or erroneously. The context is not just that one event and those statements; it's all the other times Pope Francis has spoken similarly. It doesn't help anyone to constantly ignore, re-interpret, or defend such a consistent pattern. We must pray for Pope Francis and for a better next pope.

[@ScreamingReel500]

If you say Christian is the only way to God in these dialogues, there is no sense to be there at all. You come and plant your flag, and you are the winner. Why have a dialogue at all? You must see them in context. If the Pope address Christian, then he must say so. But that is not the purpose to open the dialogue with other religions. The Bible is full of ambiguity. "For God, nothing is impossible", sure, that is ambiguous. Can God lie? Can God make you to belief Him? Why don't you put your standard to the test and see how you can measure up to that standard?

[@tonyl3762]

@@ScreamingReel500 Vatican II/Lumen Gentium/Catechism found a way to affirm the partial truths in other religions without causing scandal. I would follow that example. Surely a bishop or pope should know that and must held to a high standard. Let's not pretend that the Church hasn't shown us the language and prudent path in these situations already.

[@PetiteFleurBleue2009]

Totally agree.

[@jhoughjr1]

In other words, factually. Religion is how humans express about god. That is simply a fact about humans.

[@G-MIP]

A compilation of statements by Pope Francis on Jesus being the only way to salvation: 1. Homily, Casa Santa Marta, November 4, 2016: "There is no other way. Jesus is the door. It is a door that does not deceive. It is a door that does not make us do wrong. Whoever enters through Jesus will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture." 2. General Audience, May 15, 2013: "Jesus is the only way to heaven; to know Him, and to follow Him, is to walk on the way of salvation." 3. Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), 2013, Paragraph 14: "No one is saved by his or her own efforts or works. Rather, we are saved by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ.”

[@timcooper1321]

Traditional Catholics may be willing to give more leeway to Pope Francis if he didn't make such efforts to eliminate those that have traditional beliefs from the Church.

[@Davcramer]

I think he was receiving criticism BEFORE he placed restrictions on spreading the TLM. There were individuals who attacked the Pope, Vatican II, and the Novus Ordo that he was reacting to. The Laity who attend the TLM are suffering because the egos of some of their leaders.

[@singingjonramsey3888]

My brand regarding sacred matter is in song.

[@flawio]

I think its wrong to prosecute the pope but it's also not wrong to call him out especially if he's not speaking dogmatically, there are serious concerns and confusion created by his remarks and ot should be addressed, and its not from academics, apologists and other important personalities in the church but from lay people as well.

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

This pope talks a lot. He is definitely going to stumble or to say things that can be read out of context. When people "call him out" -- maybe it would be better to suggest people "ask for clarification", and sincerely, not looking for evidence to attack him with -- the Vatican usually issues a clarification for just this reason. So sincerely seeking to know what he means is definitely a good thing. AntiCatholic Protestants, anti-theist atheists, schismatics, and some traditional Catholics or politically conservative Catholics are not looking to know what he said, they are playing the "gotcha" game -- and it seems to me the practicing Catholics who are doing that should probably look at the company they are keeping.

[@danielflank5324]

In times we turn our back on God, we are justly punished with bad leaders.

[@SneakyEmu]

Its funny how the Catholic church claims to solve the issue of individual interpretation of scripture, but every other comment the pope makes needs hours and hours of podcasts to correctly interpret

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

Isn’t it interesting that right after Paul condemns those who preach a false gospel, like the Pope, he says this - Galatians 1:10 (KJV) For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

[@HaleStorm49]

@@ZWAYTOLIFE who is the pope trying to please?

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

@@HaleStorm49 His father! Btw, there will be more enlightening news coming out on the Catholic Church the middle of October. In the mean time watch these documentaries: Code of silence (Catholics), Mea Culpa.

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

@@HaleStorm49 His father! Btw, there will soon be more enlightening news coming out on the Catholic Church the middle of October. In meant time watch these documentaries: Code of silence (Catholics), Mea Culpa.

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

@@HaleStorm49 Pope is a politician. Politicians avoid hard things like telling other politicians the likes of Biden n Pelosi the truth about what it means to be a Christ follower. No church of mine would allow them in the doors until they repented. Pope not going their by golly, that’s too controversial! He’s a coward n a heretic. You think John the Baptist would put up with this? No, but the pope does. He’s a Vicar of Satan!

[@spinstercatlady]

Jimmy truly displays amazing charisms - faith, love and understanding, teaching with grace - good stuff ❤

[@ninjason57]

Jimmy has really perfected his craft of explaining things to the point of ambiguity.

[@johndeacon-iz8ic]

It is called double speak. Read the encyclical on modernism and you will understand exactly what akin and Bergoglio are doing.

[@buirvin1236]

You stole the concept from my brain and put it to words. This is absolutely correct. Sometimes I think he’s too smart for his own good.😅

[@MrFrenchy777]

Such clear statements from the pope can only bring confusion to those in denial that try to have us believe that he didn't mean what he said.

[@Ryan-zv6xw]

​@@johndeacon-iz8ic Are they denying the papacy of the man who was selected by the Catholic cardinals? Because I think saying that you can find God through nonCatholic religions needs clarification; I think calling Pope Francis "Bergoglio" (not even Father or Bishop, so you think he wasn't even properly ordained, much less elevated to the office?) is flirting with schism, at best, don't you?

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

​@@Ryan-zv6xw "Pope" Francis and all his cronies ARE the schismatics, not us. They left us and Christ, not the other way around. Wake up.

[@chrissiah999]

Jimmy explained this beautifully. God is good to choose Pope Francis to lead His church.

[@therealong]

*@chrissiah999* PAX CHRISTI 😇

[@jfziemba]

Yes. The Lord teaches by pains and contradictions of the heart.

[@Karen-c3d7i]

Thank you for the refreshing and loving explanation! ❤

[@DeniseGreene-d3d]

Ok, good explanation. Now, please explain to me why he promotes heretics, because I’ve spent many a night crying over it. Cupich, Fernandez, McElroy, James Martin, the list goes on and on. Oh, let’s not forget Rupnik. Seriously heartbreaking stuff. There is no good explanation for it, but if you think you can do it, I’ll listen.

[@ImaginatorJoren]

I want to see that too

[@aloyalcatholic5785]

A masterclass in popesplainery.

[@janker1676]

The Pope believes in evangelism but when confronted with the opportunity to evangelize he said all religion is a path to God. Sounds like half a truth which is leaving out the most important detail.

[@bellottibellotti9185]

Not everyone who says Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but those who do the will of my father. Is NOT STANDING UP for “ I am the way the truth and the life, DOING THE FATHER’S WILL?

[@christopherlangdon2892]

Imprecise language corrupts the message. To the laity a logical response could be, “then why be Catholic?”. Collegiality at the expense of truth is ultimately uncharitable.

[@TedSeeber]

I see no emphasis on evangelization from Pope Francis. Can you point me to ANYTHING where he says atheists, Jews, Islamics, Hindus need to be converted to be saved? Please reference the abu dabai treaty which bans evangelization for Catholics.

[@derechoplano]

On the contrary, he has expressed his opposition to "proselytism" many times. If all religions are paths to God, what is the need for evangelization? You are being bigot. It is like you want to impose your language to other people, because all languages are equally able to express ideas.

[@timmcfalls2012]

Absolutely 💯

[@ronanteasidor6855]

I'm with you Jimmy 100%. Thank you for this beautiful exlpaination.

[@RodrigoGarcia-es8es]

Respect the Vicar of Christ on earth. Many interpret his words in bad faith, decontextualizing them to attack his holiness. He is an 87-year-old man who has dedicated his entire life to the Holy Church, to evangelize and save souls. Pray for him.

[@RodrigoGarcia-es8es]

Plus, he's not speaking his native language. These inaccuracies should not occur and it would be advisable not to deviate from the script. But interpreting him in the worst possible way and insulting him is unacceptable. Realize what a huge mistake you are making.

[@Bina6019]

Yes. I pray everyday for the Pope to step down and for a more conservative Pope to take his place.

[@G-MIP]

@@Bina6019Better to pray for your sin of pride.

[@Bina6019]

@@G-MIP I do that as well.

[@katrinagiovanni891]

@@RodrigoGarcia-es8esthe old Italian saying : “The translator is the traitor “

[@julieoelker1865]

My problem with Pope Francis's words here is that it becomes an excuse for people who don't know their faith as well as they should to leave the Catholic Church. I have many relatives who've done so, while thinking that it's no problem as long as they are in any Christian denomination. We need to pray for them to revert to the Catholic Church.

[@theurzamachine]

If they leave, they are going to leave for reasons other than "didn't fully understand". There is a catechism which they could read but they don't.

[@TedSeeber]

@@theurzamachine The catechism, while good, is not infallible and doesn't cover everything.

[@theurzamachine]

@@TedSeeber Exactly. The Pope while necessary, is not infallible all of the time and is still human.

[@ScreamingReel500]

@@TedSeeber Find one thing in the Catechism that you found a heresy, error or self-contradiction? The Magisterium is an authoritative teaching office, and she has no error. The Teaching of the Catholic Church is the Catechisms (both the current catechism and the Catechism of the Counsel of Trent). Yes, the Catechism doesn't cover everything, but it is infallible.

[@TedSeeber]

@@ScreamingReel500 Compare Paragraph 2267 between the 1992, 1994, and 2018 revisions of the Catechism, not to mention comparing with Question 1276 of the Baltimore Catechism, or Genesis 9:6 in the Bible. EDIT- I missed your reference to Trent, the same topic is covered in Roman Catechism of the Council of Trent, 1566, Part III, 5, n. 4. I won't reveal the topic in this comment because I want you to go through the exercise of actually looking up the history on this topic; I have revealed all the historical references you need. BTW, it's something that I personally agree with the morality on given certain technological advancements that have changed "what we can do" vs "what we can't do".

[@orangutan8617]

Oh Jimmy, you're an absolute star! Thank you for your balance and clarity. Amen, amen.

[@ThePsychotron17]

If we condone this recent madness, just imagine what will come next. If we give an inch, they will take a mile. Well, it feels like there's only a few feet left until we reach a catastrophe. It looks like we'll see first hand. I'll admit that I'm nervous but I choose to completely trust my Lord Jesus Christ.

[@venisanctespiritus7]

We are not able to have the capacity to judge who will enter the kingdom of God. That's none of our business. Christ is the only real judge, because he truly knows everyone's heart, motive and intention.

[@SydneyCarton2085]

The Popes sentiments only apply to the ignorant and/or those who have not been exposed to the gospels. His audience, by default, is now responsible to examine the validity of Christianity but he never encourages them to do so by implying that they are already on the right path or at least an equal path.

[@G-MIP]

A compilation of statements by Pope Francis on Jesus being the only way to salvation: 1. Homily, Casa Santa Marta, November 4, 2016: "There is no other way. Jesus is the door. It is a door that does not deceive. It is a door that does not make us do wrong. Whoever enters through Jesus will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture." 2. General Audience, May 15, 2013: "Jesus is the only way to heaven; to know Him, and to follow Him, is to walk on the way of salvation." 3. Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), 2013, Paragraph 14: "No one is saved by his or her own efforts or works. Rather, we are saved by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ.”

[@TedSeeber]

So none after he signed the Abu Dabai agreement that bans evangelization then?

[@derechoplano]

@@TedSeeber Because he speaks both sides of the mouth so people like G-MIP. can defend him A glass of water with a drop of poison is poison. He has said many times that proselytism is evil. Then, he drops some Orthodox statements to fool the naive. A Pope should be Catholic all the time, not only some times.

[@gregorybarrett4998]

@@TedSeeber Legacy media played the same game with Trump: I know he denounced racism yesterday and the day before, but will he today definitively denounce racism? WH Spokeswoman replied effectively, "He's been clear, and if you don't accept what he's already said clearly and repeatedly, then that's a you problem. He has other things to do." It doesn't ban evangelisation. It provides for human coexistence in a context of respect, understanding, and dialogue. It is in such context that people of good will can encounter and receive the good news of salvation in Christ which they would never otherwise either encounter or receive. What it does ban is deception and oppression.

[@donald4054]

Doesn't that make what he does and says all the more evil by saying contradictory things all the time and sewing so much confusion in the minds of the faith....with little to no effort to explain these contradictions??

[@tonyl3762]

Please go watch Erick Ybarra and Classical Theist discuss this topic. They had the best take, explaining how Pope Francis can talk to Christians about Jesus being objectively the only way yet still apparently believe that other religions can still get you to God/Jesus. There is a Jesuit stream of thought in history from Karl Rahner that is likely influencing the way Pope Francis talks and believes about this.

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

Isn’t it interesting that right after Paul condemns those who preach a false gospel, like the Pope, he says this - Galatians 1:10 (KJV) For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

[@buirvin1236]

First off, I could NEVER be Pope. I would never want to. Pope Francis has a great burden of responsibility. That said, Jimmy obviously has his view of what Pope Francis said, but that’s not how my atheist/non Catholic friends took it. I think that’s honestly what matters most. Those people that I know took it to mean exactly what Jimmy said Pope Francis did not mean: Catholicism/Christianity is not the only way to God, and is not more important or valid than other religions. I literally had a friend quote that entire portion of his speech and then say that the thing she hates most about Christianity is its exclusivity in its claims to be the one true religion. So to the non-believers it was incredibly misleading.

[@ScreamingReel500]

Matt 13:13. Also, St. Paul says all know God so none will have any excuse. Maybe you should tell your atheist friends what St. Paul says. They would run away from St. Paul. We live in a different time than that of the early Church, so the way of evangelization is different. But people seem to think they know better than the Church.

[@buirvin1236]

@@ScreamingReel500 the point I’m making is that we as Christians know what the Church says about it, but most non-believers don’t. So they took what the Pope said to mean that Hindu, Islam, Wicca, etc. are just as valid as Christianity, which is not the way to win souls or get people off the fence about Our Lord. This isn’t about what I should say. It’s about what the Pope said and how those who don’t know better took it.

[@ScreamingReel500]

@@buirvin1236 I understand. But in the dialogue, there are statements that people do not pay attention to. When he said, "there is only one God" we don't assume that the Hindu or Buddhists think "Oh, there is only one God", do we? Let not assume that they don't know, in fact that they knew. So, why dis that St. Paul says all know God no none will have any excuse. And many Catholics also ignore that this is not ex-cathedra. And you cannot talk with people about something that they don't want to engage in, or open to the topic. I watched the whole dialogue and there was a translator in there so English-speaking people can't say they don't understand, or they can't fact check.

[@buirvin1236]

@@ScreamingReel500 I don’t think you’re arguing the same point that I am. You seem to be arguing past me here. I am talking about the Pope’s remarks. You can look at other comments and see that there are several people that are even in OCIA right now that either have new doubts about Catholicism because of the Pope’s speech, or find his statements to be concerning or confusing. And the atheists and other unbelievers that I know (most of who were raised that way, no doubt) are taking it to mean that the Pope is saying that all religions lead to Jesus and heaven. THAT’s what I’m saying.

[@ScreamingReel500]

@@buirvin1236 I see you concern for them. I don't know if atheists or agnostic or newly convert watching and following the Pope religiously. I know that the Pope relies on the bishops and the priest in each diocese to teachings the RCIA. And they can also learn the material themselves. I know that you don't give people the Bible and say go home and read it and follow Christ if you believe. They would have thousands of different interpretations. They must understand what they read or must ask their teachers or the priests. The Church does not teach in a random and haphazard fashion but an orderly and systematically way, so no one will be confused. If I keep on explaining, I may as well hand you the Catechism so you can read it and learn it yourself. The point is these 'interfaith dialogue' is already happening years before the Pope visit these students. They already had this discussion. The Pope emphasizes that they should do it openly and not saying my God is better than your God. There are only 3 questions the students asked, and none have to do with " who is God ". The format of these dialogue is not 'debate' or 'declaration' but discussion in a respectful and safe manner.

[@terryholt9469]

Jimmy, a problem we must learn to deal with is that often when Pope Francis speaks much additional explanation is necessary. This is a big problem for many. Easily understood teachings is paramount for unity and clarity. Lack of clarity promotes confusion and chaos allowing the evil one to manipulate and allow distortion among men. I pray for the Pope often and put my trust in Jesus Christ who is the one who will save his Church.

[@matta5498]

And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

[@theresahall1490]

Love ya Jimmy - God and Our Mother bless you and your family! Praying to God for all those affected by hurricanes!

[@irishmclass2042]

Jimmy and Lila Rose, two of the best Pro-Evangelists that I can think of! What a beautiful show and podcast! Evangelizing out in the secular world is Jesus's Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) - OUR ACTION: ...Therefore, Go and Make Disciples of All Nations... Whether it is working with an Aethist, a Mormon, a young pregnant woman who is contemplating an abortion, a neighbor, a family member, or a complete stranger. Christians and Catholics, too, tend to make mountains out of mole hills in lots of ways. In order for His Kingdom on earth to grow, we ALL must GO and MAKE DISCIPLES. Period. Jesus and the Holy Spirit will do the rest! Jesus, I trust in you! Fiat Voluntas Tua!

[@nightyew2160]

Sicut in Cielo et in terra.

[@grasshoffers]

There were never be a Church if Peter’s first Preaching post-Pentecost was to just tell Jews to keep doing what your doing…all Paths lead to God…see you around.

[@thankfullyforgiven9611]

Jimmy is such a blessing and so eloquent with his words. This was such a great interview. Thanks!

[@VTjhin768]

Carefully listened, since Papa visiting our country, as Chatolic, i do understood what Papa said and why, if you're not stay in country like us, multi culture multi religions with strong local traditions. Might be hard to understood the Redemptoris Missio. Papa well said and not confusing at all, but make us stronger as Christian, proud as Catholics.

[@therealong]

Indeed *@VTjhin768* !!! I have since defended all of you over there and explained to all of these English-speaking instigators all the positive in your cultures. I don't know which of those countries visited you live in, but I remember well the Indonesian motto *Bhinneka tunggal ika* . It's well understood by all, isn't it? Pope Francis was summarizing his pleasant visit there during last Wednesday's General Audience if you haven't seen it. Today, on the other hand, he was warning against the "master of dissension", thus also the same one who is behind all the negative gossip you might have heard on social media lately. PAX CHRISTI from EU! 😇

[@TedSeeber]

Why does it not make you a stronger Islamic if all paths lead to God and it does not matter?

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

You’re glad you papa didn’t present Christ as the path they’ve been looking for??

[@jakartasamurai]

I agree with you @VTjhin768, because all negative comment to Pope are from westerner (i.e people who live in a majority christian population). They do not have the experience living in a country with the dominant part doesn't have christian faith. If all religion are not path to God, then how do you explain for a convert to catholicism? They won't come to catholic if they're not in the path to God (with their previous believe/religion).

[@TedSeeber]

​​@@jakartasamurai if they are already on the path to God, why is Catholicism relevant? If all religions are a path to God, isn't being Muslim or Hindu or Shamanism enough? And in fact, if knowing about Jesus binds us to all the rules that we would not be subject to in invincible ignorance, does not the commission become actively evil?

[@G-MIP]

…”when we love the Pope, there are no discussions regarding what he orders or demands, or up to what point obedience must go…we do not say that he has not spoken clearly enough, almost as if he were forced to repeat to the ear of each one the will …” -Pope St. Pius X

[@therealong]

*@G-MIP* They have to keep going the echo-chamber, you know? You got to get more engaged in direct commenting and throw there your exhortations and warnings. Those are truly hardened, unashamed and incorrigible.

[@gailstone1636]

They have brought in the big guns,pope explainer,all though Francis doubled down on his comment, I find all this more troubling than what Francis said, at least he is honest!

[@matthewwysocki5019]

I am a Protestant considering the Catholic Faith and don’t expect the Pope to be perfect but I would expect him to accurately and faithfully represent orthodox Christianity and not pluralism. That said, the Catholic faith appears to be bigger and more resilient than one man even if that one man is the Pope (and he happens to be a very poor (uninspiring) leader).

[@JoseGomez-n4k]

Bro the Catholic faith has had so many poor leaders, the most convincing case for Her being the Church of Christ is simply there’s no way She would have survived this long with some of the leaders She’s had

[@carpediem5526]

I’m not slamming the Catholic Church. However- this argumentation could be made for Mormons as well. I don’t know if lasting through scandal is the best comparison.

[@JoseGomez-n4k]

@@carpediem5526 nah Mormons are only 150 years old that’s nothing

[@matthewwysocki5019]

@@carpediem5526true. It’s not a strong argument only a perspective.

[@matthewwysocki5019]

@@denisosullivan4065I did look into it and and the interpretation is correct.

[@Mike-qc8xd]

this is why i dont listen to catholic answers anymore. The twist themselves into knots justifying the unjustifiable.

[@Eviac]

Honestly, as much as I really enjoy Catholic Answers content, this is how I'm starting to feel. Often times when I listen to certain viewers questions or certain topics related to this one, I see some of the apologists twisting themselves into knots trying to defend these positions that they have taken up.

[@swoosh1mil]

“The twist themselves…”???? Looks like you’re the only one twisted here! 😂

[@Eviac]

@@swoosh1mil Not one bit. 🙃✌️

[@Ricky-qv8vp]

The best reply on this subject I have heard yet! Thanks Jimmy. Now don't take this outa context....Like it or not....In Genesis 1:27 says..We are ALL made in God's Image and likeness.Not just your one little gathering. Remember God is way bigger and smarter than any denomination you have chosen to be in and yes he is calling ( not only by you) but by ALL means, HE wills to change the heart of man to consider the One True God ( as the Pope metioned thru Jesus Christ..)and ...DOES!... Protestant brothers , you who even claim to know "truth" aint got it right yet! All the chaos you are a part of, in thousands of your man created churches is proof. Close..but you denied your Father in The Catholic Church, long time ago. Fact. So chill. Our Lord is really good at what he does, so open your ears and hearts? There is only one King, One God, One Church.

[@sbanach]

Your calm demeanor and detailed explanations are sorely needed remedies to the outrage driven clickbait to which we're constantly exposed.

[@Zakaius]

It's like saying; All roads lead to Rome. Only 1 gate leads INTO Rome.

[@polodown4729]

John Paul II said: "We must recognize 'the seeds of the Word' present and active in the various religions (Ad gentes, n. 11; Lumen gentium, n. 17). This doctrine leads us to affirm that, though the routes taken may be different, there is but a single goal to which is directed the deepest aspiration of the human spirit as expressed in its quest for God." - John Paul II, General Audience, Wednesday, September 9, 1998.

[@SECPETE1]

That doesn't mean that you validate all other religions as being true and a pathway to God. That's what Pope Francis is doing and has done before in other statements like the Doc on Human Fraternity in 2019 ect... JP II never spoke in the way Pope Francis has and is.

[@G-MIP]

@@SECPETE1 843 The Catholic Church recognizes in other religions that search, among shadows and images, for the God who is unknown yet near since he gives life and breath and all things and wants all men to be saved. Thus, the Church considers all goodness and truth found in these religions as "a preparation for the Gospel and given by him who enlightens all men that they may at length have life." 332

[@polodown4729]

@@SECPETE1It's literally saying the same thing. People were calling JP2 a heretic as well. It's best to respect the Holy Father. Canon Law 1404: "The First See is judged by no one." Pope Francis will still be Pope tomorrow with his authority intact whether we like it or not. So unless you wanna do the whole be "Catholic" without a Pope thing. We should support him.

[@SECPETE1]

@@polodown4729 Reading your reply tells me we have another ignorant Catholic.

[@achillesescobar3698]

Pope always said, Pray for me, let's pray for him and for the Church... Humility, Love and Sevice

[@brotherdamien1804]

The problem is that pluralism and relativism have always been threats to the Church and pope Francis' words need clarification to be separated from them. Why does he always do this? Why does he make ambiguous, divisive statements and never clarify them once they induce such negativity among the faithful?

[@timmcfalls2012]

And he never preaches that Jesus is the ONLY WAY. He's not trying to save souls!

[@MrFrenchy777]

Such clear statements from the pope can only bring confusion to those in denial that try to have us believe that he didn't mean what he said.

[@v5314]

Mr Jimmy’you are a gift from God during this terrible times of severe confusion to the Catholic masses!!! Thank you for letting us love more deeply our Holy Father !

[@MobBossPenguin]

I find the argument that the pope meant the other religions are a way to seek God as unconvincing. As he clearly stated to reach God and he doubled down this claim later, on top of his previous controversy and vagueness.

[@ScreamingReel500]

We all reach God; the Bible says all know God so no one will have any excuse. Reach God and accept God are 2 different things. You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make it drink. Do you think people don't know God? "Know God" is already arrived at God, reached God. Accept and follow is another story.

[@Bina6019]

Not all other religions are a path to God, unfortunately, And if that is the case, then it should be okay for Christians to do YOGA, etc. Also, if all paths lead to God then what was the point of the Exodus story?

[@jacquelinejacobson6789]

I've read so many derogatory comments about what the pope said. I tried to explain as Mr Akin has here, but it's falling on deaf ears. It's significant that one of the visionaries of Medgugore was shown in a vision a Muslim in heaven. She was shocked to see that.

[@ghostjager8190]

Lila and Jimmy Akin popesplaings blatant problem's.. and heresys away His translator spoke directly and clearly what Pope Francis said, i dont need the twice translated vatican webpage to explain away or re-contextualize it..

[@Army4Runner]

I also used to use the idea of “different paths on a mountain” all leading to God before I became a Catholic. Now I use a modified version. Yes, all humans have God’s law written on their hearts and they all yearn for that personal relationship. Thus, every human is on a path on that mountain, looking up at the peak where they see glimpses of God. However, only one path leads to the summit. All others dead-end and leave you short of God’s embrace.

[@garyspencer-salt4336]

A lot of this keyboard storm is from click chasers with no skill in theology and, worse, the truth.

[@scottfritzwallcreations1857]

Thanks Lila and thanks Jimmy for clearing this up. Pope Francis is a genius and many of his stuff flies over the heads of disconnected Catholics (who do not like Pope Francis)

[@therealong]

*@scottfritzwallcreations1857* PAX CHRISTI 😇

[@grasshoffers]

Francis is a Judas Pope who preaches heresy. He needs prayers and fasting. He and his posse in the Vatican are some of the most debauched and heresy-filled prelates I have seen in my lifetime. There is only one way to the Father and it is through Jesus Christ. Preaching repentance of sin and alignment to the Gospel brings people to that path to eternal life not, ‘you are on the right path…that’s great’

[@Eviac]

Sorry Jimmy, there's no way you can defend the pope on this one. He meant exactly what he said.

[@therealong]

*@Eviac* Are you trying to plead *invincible ignorance* by threatening, or shall I assume the worst?

[@Eviac]

@therealong Are you able to clarify your question? What do you mean when you say am I trying to plead invincible ignorance by threatening?

[@Greg-wn2pp]

@@Eviac Right? @therealong comment makes no sense....

[@Radioactive3678]

You know the popes inner heart? Hmmm interesting

[@therealong]

@@Radioactive3678 They don't even know their own heart, it seems...

[@sarasofiacastro6750]

This is so timely.. thank you, Jimmy! And thank you Lila! God bless you both!

[@Army4Runner]

I try to defend the Church. And I really appreciate Jimmy’s efforts in a general sense. But, defending Pope Francis at this point is almost a fool’s errand. If his “off-the-cuff” remarks are so far removed from Church teachings, then one has to question his own actual understanding of Christ’s Church on Earth.

[@MisterOceanCity]

You don't need to be a weatherman to see which way the wind is blowing....

[@jamesdelap4085]

"Let's dialogue" isn't what Jesus said.

[@a.t.c.3862]

Jesus didn't say, 'Let's have a devotion to Mary, or she is mediatrix or co-redemptrix, or that she was going to appear in Gaul or Lusitania.

[@Chispaluz]

Also I think Jesus was God Himself made flesh right? Or the Muslim response, “where did Jesus say I am God, worship me!”

[@Dan-jp2th]

@@a.t.c.3862 He also didn't say "I am God" but yet we still know He is

[@a.t.c.3862]

@Dan-jp2th He also said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than... but we still privilege the rich. And there was no gate called 'the needle'.

[@daffidavit]

@@Dan-jp2th He said "when you see the Father, you see me. I am in the Father and the Father is in me."

[@apologist1]

"And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words: going forth out of that house or city shake off the dust from your feet."

[@timmcfalls2012]

I'm sorry Jimmy, but I disagree. He wasn't nuanced, he made it clear that ALL religions are DIVINELY inspired. I agree with Taylor Marshall's view on this. Maybe you and could have a discussion. Bless you for all your work.

[@meaganelli943]

I feel like I could get behind this more if the pope had not been so ambiguous in the past. I feel like he is avoiding the truth because in the book of James it says ‘“let your yes be yes and no be no’ I am in RCIA and will continue but totally disagree with explaining this very terrible statement away…

[@G-MIP]

Preparation for the Gospel The Catholic Church considers the truth and goodness found in other religions to be a preparation for the Gospel. Dialogue The Catholic Church encourages dialogue with followers of other religions, believing that dialogue can deepen faith and bring others to Christ. Reconciliation The Catholic Church teaches that reconciliation with the Church is inseparable from reconciliation with God. Grace The Catholic Church teaches that the grace that comes from the sacraments is necessary to get to heaven. Baptism The Catholic Church teaches that baptism is the gateway into the Church and that it cleanses people of sins and brings the Holy Spirit into their souls.

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

All false paths. Isn’t it interesting that right after Paul condemns those who preach a false gospel, like the Pope, he says this - Galatians 1:10 (KJV) For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

[@ZWAYTOLIFE]

@christsavesreadromans1096 Jesus said all other paths lead to hell! Nice gift!

[@buttercupslightningbugs8089]

Why did he not mention Jesus if he was working on evangelizing? And why did he double down on what he said about the paths to God? Can you please explain the pacha mama incident? I’m having a lot of trouble with all of this. Combined with not getting sufficient answers on the correct Sabbath day and why the Biblical feasts are ignored, it’s all making me step away from the Catholic Church, to be honest.

[@hotdogg268]

Putting another god before GOD is a sin. So, aren't the religions that put other gods before GOD systems promoting sin? And wouldn't those practicing those religions, then, be living in sin? If yes, how could promoting sin or living in sin be a path to GOD? I'm leaning towards Pope Francis being wrong on that statement. But I'm going to pray on it more.

[@soldierofmary984]

Teaching of the Church... This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience-those too may achieve eternal salvation. (CCC 847)

[@Trisha-s5g]

Thank you Jimmy for the correct interpretation of Pope Francis's comments.

[@Joseph-iz6bv]

Thank you both for all you do! I am grateful you’re speaking about this in such a charitable and levelheaded way. More Catholics should take after your examples to bring us all together, and not apart

[@apologist1]

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

[@bigdog1106]

The whinners and complainers are wolves in sheep's clothing....

[@derekbarber]

Thank you Jimmy for bringing clarity and grace to this issue! I am very thankful for Pope Francis and his focus on evangelization. We need to be praying for the Holy Father, not engaging in gossip and slander. God bless you Jimmy.

[@gregnolan8572]

How come this "phenomenon" didn't happen with previous Popes?😆

[@chanchingcheng8204]

CCC 843 Does not say all religions are equal and a path to God. His speech is not in line with the Catechism nor the teachings of the Catholic Church. The fact that people use this as a defense shows that those same people will defend anything even if it's an obvious heresy. Just quoting some Canon Law out of context (like Canon 1404 being frequently used as an argument) does not prove anyone's case. It's the same as protestants do when they quote a random verse to justify their own interpretation. Using this logic you can just quote Canon 188.4 (which is what sedevacantists do).

[@tammyhartley1382]

So great to hear defense of our Holy Father instead of constant criticism. Thank you so much!!

[@agentjs09]

it's OK and even beneficial to cirticize what the pope says if he says something wrong, as long as it is done in charity.

[@Peace-bwu]

Jimmy Akin, Blue Collar Catholic, and the Cathechism of the Catholic Church are my main go-to for direction., when someone translates our Pope's words. All others are protestants, lower case P. Two other points bring me back to reality, The gates of hell shall not prevail, and Jesus I Trust in You.

[@grasshoffers]

I trust in Jesus, but not this Judas Pope. He is teaching heresy

[@EmmaHurst-j7f]

Finally!…. A voice of reason in this….

[@TheCatholicNerd]

The way I always look at salvation for non-christians is thus. There is the prescribed way we are supposed to get to God. By repenting of our sins, being baptized, and walking with the Lord through charity and the church's sacraments. God is free to save whomever he chooses but this is the way he wants us to be saved. You have a better chance of being saved, that is to say you have a 100% chance of being saved if you do it the Catholic way. I participating in the sacramental life of the church while loving God and your neighbor. I wouldn't dare to speculate how one response to God in such a way to receive his grace and thus be saved without the sacraments. Surely it's not by meriting anything, it has to be some response to God out of love, even if you misunderstand what it is that you're loving. But God is free

[@davidfabien7220]

St John: He who loves is born of God.

[@jamesms4]

I am absolutely convinced Pope Francis was likely referring to CCC 843 it is what he likely meant when he said all religions are a path to God. But that is not my issue. My issue is what he in fact said taken at face value contradicts the Faith and Francis does have a tendency to make bad statements like this and NOT CORRECT them. He does do that a lot. BTW all of the above can be true AND we can acknowledge there are people who hate on Pope Francis for it's own sake.

[@therealong]

*@jamesms4* Read also the previous CCC, *§§ 841-842* , and don't forget to follow with the footnotes too!

[@AdamtheGrey02]

The problem is many Catholics such as myself, see a very problematic issue concerning mass immigration, especially Islam surging into Western countries and the Pope finds it necessary to not only ignore this but encourage it while there are Bishops who do not. We also see a hard surge with the rainbow community infecting the mainstream and the minds of kids yet Pope Frances finds it more necessary to have gay Catholic "couples" blessed without even a word where they have to at least acknowledge they wish to stop their sin of homosexual relations. There are Catholic schools who hide statues of the Virgin Mary so they don't offend non Catholics as well as Catholic Churches who allow Muslims to just drop their rug and pray in the middle of a Church service. People are looking to hear the truth preached louder, not hidden with messages that seemingly bring on confusion. Pope Francis also can't tell the difference between who's the lesser evil regarding Trump or Kamala? Come on, give me a break. Pope Francis does deserve some criticism I would think.

[@susand3668]

Please read "Fiducia Supplicans", where the pope limits the blessing of same-sex couples to spontaneous, informal prayers for the persons in the couple -- thus stopping the German Synodal Way, which was on the point of publishing directions for formal blessings with the full ceremonies of a pseudo-wedding. And I think Pope Francis made it very clear that, though neither candidate for office of president of the US is perfect, preventing people from entering the US is a far lesser evil than "hiring a hitman" to murder innocent bsbies within the womb. The pope has the strange idea that we in the US are adult enough to figure that out. And as for immigration, the pope also acknowledges that countries do have the right to protect their borders.

[@Bina6019]

Agreed.

[@PetiteFleurBleue2009]

@@AdamtheGrey02 Agreed.

[@diggingshovelle9669]

Jimmy made a great point in relation to being respectful to the pope

[@Polones12]

Jimi became master of popesplaining, excusing the inexcusable. Seems like as soon as Bergolio says something from himself he screws up. I won't forget inexcusable remarks regarding communism. Worst papacy in my lifetime.

[@MrFrenchy777]

Such clear statements from the pope can only bring confusion to those in denial that try to have us believe that he didn't mean what he said.

[@jhoughjr1]

I dont see why ppl are freaking out

[@EdwardBray-i1w]

Brother, neither do I. The Pope is, essentially, paraphrasing Bellarmine.

[@grasshoffers]

Because he teaches heresy.

[@stevey2741]

JIMMY. If the Pope knows he is causing confusion, why does he continue to do it? He is not the head of a corporation. He is the successor to Peter and the Shepard of souls.

[@mariemorrison6278]

Fantastic, thanks for this take.

[@Sevenspent]

Currently in RCIA myself but I am surprised how many let this shake there faiths in the Pope, the Church, and their own faiths. My own experiences kinda go beyond these "small" things and I was quick to give the pope the benefit of the doubt because I don't have time to research the context. I also noticed it said through a translator where some things can be lost. Its nice to hear the context finally.

[@wenshan9101]

Julius Fine was a devout Jew He died unbaptised. His daughter, Florence, wrote to Padre Pio for a cure when he fell critically ill. Padre Pio replied that he had taken Julius under his protection. Julius succumbed to his illness. Florence initially took her loss in stride. But when Catholics and Protestants insisted that an unbaptised person was not saved, she was greatly distressed. She made a trip to the Friary at San Giovanni Rotondo. She did not secure a meeting with Padre Pio and was told she could write down any questions she wished to ask. She did. Came the reply from Padre Pio, "Julius Fine is saved, but it is necessary to pray much for him." (Fr Alessio Parente, a constant companion of the Saint, wrote in The Holy Souls, pp 104-106)

[@therealong]

*@wenshan9101* First time I hear *Fr Alessio Parente* mentioned on social media. He was the one who assisted me in holding the paten under my chin with both hands, while receiving my First Communion from padre Pio. I never knew his real name until after the 2005-2016s after having browsed several archives of historical photos of St. padre Pio. I thought he might still be alive and wished to contact him, but he had already departed this life. R.I.P.

[@AndwB]

Prophecy of St Francis Some preachers will keep silence about the truth, and others will trample it under foot and deny it. Sanctity of life will be held in derision even by those who outwardly profess it, for in those days JESUS CHRIST WILL SEND THEM NOT A TRUE PASTOR, BUT A DESTROYER."

[@Matthew-gl2kf]

This whole video made me feel gaslit - as if I'M crazy for hearing what I heard. Saying "You just didn't listen to the context" when I did, and it didn't help... "Other popes have spoken off the cuff" and giving a conservative pope saying uncontroversial things at a baptism as reference... Questioning the motives of people who are concerned about his language... Not a good look. If the pope is fallible unless he's speaking infallible, why on earth do so many people defend these words instead of saying "they were wrong, he was wrong, but he wasn't speaking from the swat of Peter here"

[@ronanteasidor6855]

He is just doing his job. Peter's Office is always like this. Many times Peter have been called Satan by Jesus himself, but that doesn't exclude him from the children of God. Peter's office is designed by God to engage with serpents.

[@Bina6019]

If the Pope says it is okay to get an abortion would everyone turn a blind eye also to that and find excuses why he said it? We need to be able to call out the wrong or at least seek clarification.

[@G-MIP]

Dumb comment. He would never say that.

[@Bina6019]

@@G-MIP But if he did would you question him? We need to be able to defend God's Word, right?

[@G-MIP]

@@Bina6019”Ab--ion is never OK- it equates to taking your child to a hit man.” - Pope Francis

[@G-MIP]

@@Bina6019”Ab--ion is the gravest of mortal sins.” - Pope Francis

[@G-MIP]

@@Bina6019The Pope cannot teach heresy. He is protected from such. If you can’t accept this, stay in your Protestant religion as the implications of your disobedience to the Pope will be far greater once you enter the Catholic Church. You need more prayer, humility, trust and obedience. You should not be commenting on Catholic channels.

[@dezericka]

Then why not issue a clarification? We are the sheep and he’s the shepherd!

[@theodosios2615]

All of this is complete nonsense. I get that you have to defend him, but there are times it's best to say nothing.

[@Francisco_Figue]

Pope Francis did not say or imply that "all religions are pretty much the same" like some people claim. Actually, Pope Francis' words go in line with what Pope Benedict XVI has already taught: "The journey of religions, _this quest for God in different ways_ - even if they are mistaken, but always seeking God - is assumed in the sacrament. The other religions, with their journey to God, are present and are assumed.." - (Pope Benedict XVI - Lectio Divina, June 11, 2012). Also, regarding interreligious dialogue: "In man’s present situation, the dialogue of religions is a necessary condition for peace in the world and it is therefore a duty for Christians as well as other religious communities. This dialogue of religions has various dimensions. In the first place it is simply a dialogue of life, a dialogue of being together. _This will not involve discussing the great themes of faith_ - whether God is Trinitarian or how the inspiration of the sacred Scriptures is to be understood, and so on. It is about the concrete problems of coexistence and shared responsibility for society, for the state, for humanity. In the process, it is necessary to learn to accept the other in his otherness and the otherness of his thinking. To this end, the shared responsibility for justice and peace must become the guiding principle of the conversation. A dialogue about peace and justice is bound to move beyond the purely pragmatic to become an ethical struggle for the truth and for the human being: a dialogue concerning the values that come before everything. In this way what began as a purely practical dialogue becomes a quest for the right way to live as a human being. Even if the fundamental choices themselves are not under discussion, the search for an answer to a specific question becomes a process in which, through listening to the other, both sides can obtain purification and enrichment. Thus this search can also mean taking common steps towards the one truth, even if the fundamental choices remain unaltered." - (Pope Benedict XVI - Address to the Roman Curia, December 21, 2012). For in-depth information I recommend reading the book: "Truth and Tolerance: Christian Belief and World Religions" - Ratzinger, J. Ignatius Press, 2004 - especially pgs 44, 205, 263.