Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:36
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Straight Episcopalian here and I feel the same way. I love that he was a champion of the poor and a ray of light. I hope the next Pope is not a hardliner. May he rest in peace.
Devout catholic here and I agree with you. The world needed his voice and leadership. To anyone who believes he wasn’t progressive enough, try to understand the confines in which he worked. He was a revolutionary and he will be missed.
+1 a decent man, who displayed humility and compassion toward others. Impressive steps forward under his guidance. Afraid of what comes next.
Yes to all this. Praying for the conclave. Feels like the world is coming apart at the seams and it would be wonderful to have a calm caring presence at the head of the Church.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:30
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:He seems to have been the kindest most beloved pope of my lifetime. May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace with a heavenly reward, but this is a bit much unless you are too young to remember how beloved JPII was.
I’m mildly surprised at just how quiet the Catholic circles I run in are today. One person circulated a news link with crickets in response. Admittedly, I run in more observant Catholic circles where even Pope Francis stated he didn’t quite feel the love. But even my dear abuela who still attends daily Mass and others who are less hard line are also strangely quiet today. This is nothing like JPII or even Ratzinger stepping down.
I always thought it said something that there seemed to be two generations worth of countless devout Catholic families with at least one son named JP or John Paul or (my favorite) JuanPi in the English/Spanish speaking world clearly inspired to honor JPII but “Francis” never did quite take off either in the English or Spanish speaking world.
I've got one cousin named John and his brother is named Paul
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:24
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:He seems to have been the kindest most beloved pope of my lifetime. May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace with a heavenly reward, but this is a bit much unless you are too young to remember how beloved JPII was.
I’m mildly surprised at just how quiet the Catholic circles I run in are today. One person circulated a news link with crickets in response. Admittedly, I run in more observant Catholic circles where even Pope Francis stated he didn’t quite feel the love. But even my dear abuela who still attends daily Mass and others who are less hard line are also strangely quiet today. This is nothing like JPII or even Ratzinger stepping down.
I always thought it said something that there seemed to be two generations worth of countless devout Catholic families with at least one son named JP or John Paul or (my favorite) JuanPi in the English/Spanish speaking world clearly inspired to honor JPII but “Francis” never did quite take off either in the English or Spanish speaking world.
The majority of Catholic families I knew growing up had a framed picture of Pope John Paul II on their wall.
I'm Catholic and I liked Pope Francis very much. I'm curious to see who will follow.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:09
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:He seems to have been the kindest most beloved pope of my lifetime. May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace with a heavenly reward, but this is a bit much unless you are too young to remember how beloved JPII was.
I’m mildly surprised at just how quiet the Catholic circles I run in are today. One person circulated a news link with crickets in response. Admittedly, I run in more observant Catholic circles where even Pope Francis stated he didn’t quite feel the love. But even my dear abuela who still attends daily Mass and others who are less hard line are also strangely quiet today. This is nothing like JPII or even Ratzinger stepping down.
I always thought it said something that there seemed to be two generations worth of countless devout Catholic families with at least one son named JP or John Paul or (my favorite) JuanPi in the English/Spanish speaking world clearly inspired to honor JPII but “Francis” never did quite take off either in the English or Spanish speaking world.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 13:46
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Weird. I don’t know why the link didn’t work. But it is a video of Pope Francis reassuring a little boy that his recently deceased atheist father is in heaven.
https://x.com/terrymoran/status/1914340620115517515
The pope says that atheists go to heaven! so I guess we must.
This link should wor:k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL01jmT0MN4
the original link goes through X
Anonymous
04/21/2025 13:36
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Weird. I don’t know why the link didn’t work. But it is a video of Pope Francis reassuring a little boy that his recently deceased atheist father is in heaven.
https://x.com/terrymoran/status/1914340620115517515
The pope says that atheists go to heaven! so I guess we must.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 13:23
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
The Pope is dead, long live the Pope.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 13:16
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Weird. I don’t know why the link didn’t work. But it is a video of Pope Francis reassuring a little boy that his recently deceased atheist father is in heaven.
https://x.com/terrymoran/status/1914340620115517515
The little boy will remember that forever.
I am not a believer, but this is heartwarming.
My condolences to those grieving this loss.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 11:52
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Despite his controversial stint during the Argentine Dirty War, I respect him for his support of the poor, displaced and disenfranchised. He has gone to his reward. Much gratitude, and I hope the next Pope will be equally driven to advocate for our most vulnerable.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 11:50
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
Weird. I don’t know why the link didn’t work. But it is a video of Pope Francis reassuring a little boy that his recently deceased atheist father is in heaven.
https://x.com/terrymoran/status/1914340620115517515
https://x.com/terrymoran/status/1914340620115517515
Anonymous
04/21/2025 11:27
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
NP. I’m really sad. He was a good man, in a world that really needs good men.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 10:49
Subject: Re:The Pope died this morning
The pope died a day after Hitler’s birthday. I wonder if this means anything.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 10:46
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So, Vance pulled him from his deathbed for a photo op - what a lowlife. I could not be more disgusted. I hope the pope gave him some wise words before he went on his way. May Francis rest in peace and guide us from heaven.
So JD Vance pulled him from his deathbed so he could give the Easter mass ceremony, give Easter service and give blessings to the people in the Vatican Square in his popemobile? Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
I am sure meeting Vance inspired him of the need to demonstrate personal connection to his Easter message, which exhorts specifically regarding the treatment of immigrants.
Remarkable fortitude. RIP.
The Pope did not “give” Easter Mass, which someone else celebrated.
He did not “give Easter Service,” whatever that means.
He did give the Urbi Et Orbi Blessing (with assistance), and take a tour in the Popemobile, which doubtless required a real effort of will given what he’d been through recently.
I can’t fathom that meeting Vance influenced in the slightest his program, which is in any event composed of longstanding traditional elements and would’ve been planned far in advance subject to his physical ability.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 10:40
Subject: The Pope died this morning
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So, Vance pulled him from his deathbed for a photo op - what a lowlife. I could not be more disgusted. I hope the pope gave him some wise words before he went on his way. May Francis rest in peace and guide us from heaven.
So JD Vance pulled him from his deathbed so he could give the Easter mass ceremony, give Easter service and give blessings to the people in the Vatican Square in his popemobile? Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
I am sure meeting Vance inspired him of the need to demonstrate personal connection to his Easter message, which exhorts specifically regarding the treatment of immigrants.
Remarkable fortitude. RIP.