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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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[the-all-mother.insanejournal.com]

As a Catholic myself I know that change has never been an easy thing for the Church to do. I agree with your sentiments, but I think it's a little early to praise Pope Francis just yet. There's still the matter of the very-much-alive former pope, Benedict, who still maintains influence of his own. I doubt he's going to remain on the sidelines for this.

Sorry, just a little fed up how people of my faith behave at times.

[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.

sorry for super late

[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

I admit that it surprises me, that you find so much interest in modern religion, given your origins.