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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.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

They do have very different approaches, but I've not heard much coming out of Benedict lately. He does appear to be taking retirement seriously.

[the-all-mother.insanejournal.com]

I hope that remains the case. There are fears he could become the center for those in the Church who disagree with Pope Francis. I guess there's just a lot of unknowns in this considering a pope hasn't stood down in centuries. I know there are a significant number of Catholics who think the Pope can't legitimately retire and that Benedict could still hold some sway if he chose to use it.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Few in our group know that fact better than I do. I won't lie that I don't keep a finger or two on the pulse of the Curia politics.

[the-all-mother.insanejournal.com]

Still, it doesn't hurt to think positive, Father.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

A little prayer tends to help too.