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[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

It certainly seems that Pope Francis is making quite the reputation for himself. A lot of changes are beginning to ripple, and, truth be told, I think it's a good thing. Church thinking needs to be modernized on certain subjects. Who are we to judge God's own creations? And women certainly need to be granted more equal footing in what service they can offer, if they are willing to do so.

I suppose having a Pope from the Americas was just what Rome needs.

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[divine-mare.insanejournal.com]

I was raised Catholic to the point that as a child I was living in a convent and was a ward of the Church. That said, I have never been more proud of being Catholic as I was after hearing the Pope. Sometimes it's hard when your faith appears to be so close minded and the Pope really spoke what I felt like should be the opinion that we should have.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Try being a representative of the faithful with your own flock to tend. But it is refreshing to see some fresh air being breathed into some of the Church doctrine.

[divine-mare.insanejournal.com]

I think it's a needed change that still supports what the Church believes. It wasn't just some publicity stunt, it just showed that we're not really as uptight as people think. I wasn't too happy about him putting his foot down on women having a bigger role in the Church though but tradition is tradition I suppose.

It's strange, balancing my Faith with what I now know about who I am. I'd like to talk to you about it sometime, if you're open to it.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Actually, last I had heard, Francis is pushing to allow women to take more active and influential roles in the Church. Not to the point of ordaining women--I fear that's still too radical for the Church as she stands now--but giving them more options than joining choirs and nunneries.

Finding balance can be tricky and delicate. But it would be my pleasure to discuss your concerns and questions.