Here’s what I think first of all regardless if they can trace their history to be in line with Peter or not, shouldn’t they be checking to see if their roots are connected with Jesus instead? I respect the Pope but he has gone to far. What I see is a man and an organization fighting for power and position instead of being motivated by sincere love for the Church. And people by this garbage. This man doesn’t have anymore authority or isn’t an any more of a right standing with God than anyone else.
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In the Catholic religion, there is a process before you are recognized to have acquired (or been bestowed?) “sainthood” by the Catholic church. What is the process?
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Did Pope John Paul II rewrite the way that the Catholic Church influences and Takes on new memebers?
Im wondering about his influence.
I know…im talking about his influence and the overall perception
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Suzanna and Sage are great at doing this very thing.
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Dear friends, thank-you ever so much for all your answers. I may have misunderstood some declaration of ther Catholic Church that caused a lot of discussion among protestant Church leaders in my country in Europ some time ago. But it is still difficult to know exactly what the Church really means. Especially when comparing with statements by earlier popes, that are very clear about no salvation outside the Church. Anyhow, thank-you for answering. Hope our faith and knowledge will grow all the time.
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Do you find his words hypocritical? Do you think he is really corrupt? Is one of the most boring Pope’s ever? He doesn’t do anything that is attention worthy. Do you find anyhting else that is good or wrong or bad or ugly about the man I used to call the Leader of my Faith? Just curious, serious answers from REAL Catholics please.
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