Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Defends Pope Francis

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has defended Pope Francis from attacks from those who call themselves "Traditionalists" or "conservative Catholics." In a letter to Monsignor Dario Vigano who is the prefect of the Secretariate from Communications, the pope emeritus described the criticism of Pope Francis as "foolish/stupid prejudice" from those who see Pope Francis as "just a practical man without particular theological or philosophical formation."

It is interesting to note that the pope emeritus criticized himself by writing, "while I have been only a theorist of theology with little understanding of the concrete life of a Christian today."

The pope emeritus wrote the letter in regards to 11 short books on The Theology of Pope Francis. The letter was translated here by NCRegister Journalist, Edward Pentin:

***

Rev, Mons. Dario Edoardo Viganò
Prefect, Secretariat for Communication

Vatican City


February 9, 2018



Rev. Monsignor;

Thank you for your kind letter of 12 January and the attached gift of the eleven small volumes edited by Roberto Repole.

I applaud this initiative that wants to oppose and react to the foolish prejudice in which Pope Francis is just a practical man without particular theological or philosophical formation, while I have been only a theorist of theology with little understanding of the concrete life of a Christian today.

The small volumes show, rightly, that Pope Francis is a man of profound philosophical and theological formation, and they therefore help to see the inner continuity between the two pontificates, despite all the differences of style and temperament.

However, I don’t feel like writing a short and dense theological passage on them because throughout my life it has always been clear that I would write and express myself only on books I had read really well. Unfortunately, if only for physical reasons, I am unable to read the eleven volumes in the near future, especially as other commitments await me that I have already made.

I am sure you will understand and cordially greet you.



Yours,

Benedict XVI

***

This letter by pope emeritus is significant in that he criticizes the discontent, slander and even hate which has been propagated by those who call themselves "traditionalists" or "conservative Catholics." Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been seen as a leader and staunch defender of external traditions among the aforementioned.  The letter comes as a shock to those who feel Pope Benedict was a better pope than Pope Francis.

On social media, one can spot these Catholics by the way they attack Pope Francis or refuse to honor his title. They call him Bergoglio or simply Francis in an attempt to avoid calling him Pope or acknowledge him as the successor of Peter. Some have even made themselves part of the College of Cardinals by calling the pope a "heretic." Lay people have no such authority.  So-called "Father Z," a rogue diocesan priest who blogs for a living even endorsed praying for Pope Francis' death.  An anonymous author even wrote a libelous book entitled "Dictator Pope."  The hate for Pope Francis is real and is unhealthy both psychologically and spiritually.  

Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed in his letter that there is no disconnect between both pontificates despite "differences in style and temperament."  We see in the letter that the pope emeritus does not see the current pope as a heretic of a dissident.  If Pope Francis was truly a heretic or dissident to the faith, I doubt Pope Benedict XVI would have said that his pontificate and that of Pope Francis are linked in inner or interior continuity.  That would have tarnished his own papacy.

The news of this letter comes as a recent survey was released showing that American Catholics who identify as "conservative" are not fond of Pope Francis and are concerned that he is changing Church teachings. These claims are based on a poor understanding of Church documents, how the Church works and paranoia. In reality, pastoral practice is what is evolving not doctrine.

I am glad that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has made this statement and has classified the criticism against Pope Francis as "stupid or foolish prejudice."  This is exactly what it is. Some people simply do not like Pope Francis. They remind me of the Pharisees who hated Jesus for presenting God in a more merciful manner instead of like a cold mechanical religious concept.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has shown that he is a class act, a true pastor. I disagree with his self-deprecation.  He truly does understand the Christian life today and how to be a pastor. His book "Introduction to Christianity" was very instrumental in my conversion from atheism.  We see how this man is truly a humble man despite attacks from liberals who criticized him for his deference for Liturgy and Liturgical regalia.

This site www.Sacerdotus.com and its media content will always be loyal and supportive of both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.

Update March 14, 2018:

According to the AP (https://apnews.com/amp/01983501d40d47a4aa7a32b6afb70661), the Vatican doctored the photo of the letter by blurring the lines that stated that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI did not read the 11 books.  Some are already crying conspiracy over this. However, I have found nothing directly from the Vatican making such a statement.  Ironically the source was made by: "A Vatican spokesman, speaking on condition of anonymity."  I think we can pretty much dismiss this story from the AP.



Source:

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/benedict-xvi-there-is-interior-continuity-between-the-two-pontificates

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/full-text-of-benedict-xvis-letter-to-mons.-vigano

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/benedict-xvi-says-there-is-interior-continuity-between-himself-and-pope-francis-49971?platform=hootsuite

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/03/12/benedict-xvi-defends-pope-francis-fifth-anniversary-his-election

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/03/12/benedict-xvi-defends-pope-francis-fifth-anniversary-his-election

www.ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/full-text-of-benedict-xvis-letter-to-mons.-vigano

http://magister.blogautore.espresso.repubblica.it/

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/13/world/pope-francis-at-five-years-bill-weir/index.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-03-13/despite-conservative-opposition-pope-francis-maintains-his-popularity

http://www.dw.com/en/pope-francis-the-catholic-churchs-superman/a-42937351

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/06/us/pope-pew-survey/index.html

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-anniversary/on-anniversary-popes-predecessor-hits-out-at-conservatives-stupid-prejudice-idUSKCN1GP1PI

http://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2018/03/12/benedict-xvi-foolish-prejudice-to-think-pope-francis-lacks-formation/?platform=hootsuite

https://cnstopstories.com/2018/03/12/retired-pope-says-criticism-against-pope-francis-is-foolish-prejudice/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/pope-benedict-protects-pope-francis-right-flank-1520960271

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2018/03/12/pope-benedict-rejects-foolish-prejudice-rupture-francis/

Amoris Programme: Gay & Satanic?

Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia has had its share of controversy.  Many have focused on the issue of Holy Communion for the divorced and remarried.  However, a programme booklet has gotten my attention for what appears to be something more sinister.  The World Meeting of Families which is scheduled to take place in Dublin, Ireland in August 2018,  For the occasion, a booklet was made which is to be used for instruction and discussion at parishes.

Look at the program for the 2018 World Meeting of Families. It has Homosexual imagery, 666 in "O" logo & 69 (gay sex position). #Catholic pic.twitter.com/RghqNIqf4Z

— ☧Sacerdotus™ (@Sacerdotus) October 19, 2017

The cover made me raise my eyebrow like Star Trek's Mr. Spock.  In the "O" part of the title, we see a logo that appears to look like three 6's. Three 6's obviously calls to mind the number of the beast mentioned in Revelation 13:18.  Moreover, the 6's are shaped in a way that looks like "69."  The number "69" is used in the LGBTQ community as a code for a sexual position where two bodies lay on top of each other, but in opposite positions in order to sexually pleasure the sexual organs orally.  Furthermore, the lesbian imagery is also troubling. 

Why is this Catholic Church sponsored even validating this perversion?

You reading this may think that this is all paranoia or superstition.  However, when we recall Sister Lucia's words prior to her death, all of this should make us wonder.  As you may know, Sister Lucia was the surviving visionary of the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions. Cardinal Carlo Caffarra shared a letter that the visionary sent him during the pontificate of Saint Pope John Paul II.  In the letter, Sr. Lucia wrote:

‘The final battle between the Lord and the kingdom of Satan will be about Marriage and the Family.’

Is it a coincidence that now in 2017 we are in a big battle over marriage and the family?  The push for different forms of families, genders and Communion for the divorced and remarried is a clear indication of this battle, in my opinion.  Cardinal Carlo Caffarra also passed away last month


What do you think?  Comment below in the comment section .


.



Source:

https://amoris.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AMORIS_JoL_PP_web.pdf

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2013:18

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/69_(sex_position)  (WARNING: Graphic Content)

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fatima-visionary-predicted-final-battle-would-be-over-marriage-family-17760

https://aleteia.org/2017/05/19/exclusive-cardinal-caffarra-what-sr-lucia-wrote-to-me-is-being-fulfilled-today/

https://aleteia.org/2017/01/17/fatima-visionary-to-cardinal-final-battle-between-god-and-satan-will-be-over-marriage-and-family/

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/cardinal-carlo-caffarra-dies-at-79

German Bishops Greenlight Communion for Divorced

Following Argentina and Malta, the German Catholic Church is allowing Holy Communion for the divorced on a "case by case" basis.  The German bishop's issued a statement on Wednesday.  They cite the pope's exhortation Amoris Laetitia as their source for the decision.  Guidelines were also issued along with the statement.  The statement is not shocking. Many of the German bishops have been pushing for this change for years.

Their progressive views are based on a false sense of compassion and mercy.  The decision will not be taken lightly and I am sure we will see a protest on the cyber level with Catholics taking to social media and blogs to voice their distaste.  This move by the German bishops will cause a lot of confusion regarding the Church's teachings which clearly prohibit Communion for the divorced.

St. Pope John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio (84): "However, the Church reaffirms her practice, which is based upon Sacred Scripture, of not admitting to Eucharistic Communion divorced persons who have remarried. They are unable to be admitted thereto from the fact that their state and condition of life objectively contradict that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified and effected by the Eucharist. Besides this, there is another special pastoral reason: if these people were admitted to the Eucharist, the faithful would be led into error and confusion regarding the Church's teaching about the indissolubility of marriage."   (http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html)

The Church's teaching is clear.  I do not understand how Germany's bishops came up with another interpretation.  Let us pray for these bishops.









Source:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/german-church-oks-case-case-communion-remarried-145355384.html

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/german-bishops-say-the-divorced-and-remarried-may-receive-communion-43199/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/world/europe/germany-divorced-catholics-communion-pope-francis.html?_r=0

https://www.lifesitenews.com/pulse/german-bishops-formalize-their-dissent-with-statement-approving-communion-f

http://www.dbk.de/no_cache/presse/details/?presseid=3315

http://www.dbk.de/fileadmin/redaktion/diverse_downloads/presse_2017/2017-015a-Wortlaut-Wort-der-Bischoefe-Amoris-laetitia.pdf

Malta Bishops in Heresy?

The signs of the times are showing.  Malta's bishops recently said something which contradicts Church teaching.  In a newly issued document (see: Guidelines For Communion/Divorce), the Maltan bishops say, “a separated or divorced person who is living in a new relationship manages, with an informed and enlightened conscience, to acknowledge and believe that he or she are [sic] at peace with God, he or she cannot be precluded from participating in the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist." This interpretation of Amoris Laetitia is based on footnote 351 which has caused debate within the Church and has led for some Cardinals to issue a dubia to the pope. Pope Francis has yet to answer the dubia.

The Malta bishop's document is causing concern throughout the rest of the Church.  Though the document is centered towards mercy and "meeting people where they are at" or their personal situation, it fails to acknowledge the Church's teachings.  St. Pope John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio (84): "However, the Church reaffirms her practice, which is based upon Sacred Scripture, of not admitting to Eucharistic Communion divorced persons who have remarried. They are unable to be admitted thereto from the fact that their state and condition of life objectively contradict that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified and effected by the Eucharist. Besides this, there is another special pastoral reason: if these people were admitted to the Eucharist, the faithful would be led into error and confusion regarding the Church's teaching about the indissolubility of marriage."   (http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html)

The Church's teaching is clear.  I do not understand how Malta's bishops came up with another interpretation.  Let us pray for these bishops.  








Source:

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2017/01/13/maltas-bishops-tell-the-remarried-take-communion-if-you-feel-at-peace-with-god/?utm_content=buffer20d19&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

https://www.lifesitenews.com/all/today#article-breaking-maltas-bishops-to-allow-civilly-remarried-divorcees-to-receive-com

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-published-guidelines-suggest-pope-francis-support-for-communion-fo

http://ms.maltadiocese.org/WEBSITE/2017/PRESS%20RELEASES/Norms%20for%20the%20Application%20of%20Chapter%20VIII%20of%20AL.pdf

Cardinal Burke Likes 'Amoris Laetitia'

Cardinal Burke, seen by many as lead prelate of the traditionalist or ultra conservative faction of the Church has condemned critics of the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia.'

The Cardinal emphasizes as I did in my own post (see: http://www.sacerdotus.com/2016/04/amoris-laetitia-joy-of-love.html) that the document has no binding affect on doctrine or even practice. He writes:

“Pope Francis makes clear, from the beginning, that the post-synodal apostolic exhortation is not an act of the magisterium” and that “it is written as a reflection of the Holy Father on the work of the last two sessions of the Synod of Bishops (on the family).”
“A post-synodal apostolic exhortation, by its very nature, does not propose new doctrine and discipline but applies the perennial doctrine and discipline to the situation of the world at the time,”

He stresses that the purpose of the document is for,

"pastors and other teachers of the faith is to present it within the context of the Church’s teaching and discipline, so that it serves to build up the Body of Christ in its first cell of life, which is marriage and the family.  In other words, the post-synodal apostolic exhortation can only be correctly interpreted, as a non-magisterial document, using the key of the Magisterium as it is described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.” 

Many so-called traditionalists or ultra conservative bloggers have taken to the keyboard to attack Pope Francis and Amoris Laetitia. Some have describe it as a "revolution" within the Catholic Church.  Others have claimed that it is an attempt to turn the Catholic Church into Protestatism. Cardinal Burke refutes that stating:

"In other words, the Holy Father is proposing what he personally believes is the will of Christ for His Church, but he does not intend to impose his point of view, nor to condemn those who insist on what he calls “a more rigorous pastoral care.”

The Cardinal attacks the media and Catholic bloggers who have been slandering the Pope and the document:

"The secular media and even some Catholic media are describing the recently issued post-synodal apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, “Love in the Family,” as a revolution in the Church, as a radical departure from the teaching and practice of the Church, up to now, regarding marriage and the family.
Such a view of the document is both a source of wonder and confusion to the faithful, and potentially a source of scandal, not only for the faithful but for others of goodwill who look to Christ and his Church to teach and reflect in practice the truth regarding marriage and its fruit, family life, the first cell of the life of the Church and of every society."

Fr. Longenecker also agreed with the Cardinal, even calling these Catholics, 'fundamentalists.'

"He says clearly that those who set themselves up as critics of the Holy Father and the exhortation are wrong and are causing scandal. The behavior of the Catholic fundamentalists over the weekend has been scandalous. Some who believe themselves to be such good Catholics have used vile and obscene language about the Pope, trumpeted their prognostications of doom and gloom and in doing so have declared themselves not to be the best Catholics of all, but the worst.
Cardinal Burke is right to say they have caused scandal because their self righteous, ignorant and arrogant writings have caused others to stumble, lose faith in the church and to question the authority of the Holy Father and the church they say they love."

I agree with both. The attacks against the Pope, the slander against him and the misinterpretation of ‘Amoris Laetitia' is getting out of hand. There is a faction out there who is abusing the gift of the blog to voice their diatribe against the Pope. They filter things related to him via a cognitive bias that only lets them interpret things via their point of voice forcing them to see what is not there.  This shows their ignorance of how the Church and her documents work.  I think the Vatican should do more to control so-called 'Catholic' blogs and sites. Perhaps a form of online imprimataur is needed.  These blogs are confusing many Catholics and causing hatred and distrust of the Roman Pontiff.

Cardinal Burke clearly liked the Apostolic Exhortation and defended it. He did not voice his criticism publicly as he has done so in the past indicating that he liked the document and had no issue with it.





Source:

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/amoris-laetitia-and-the-constant-teaching-and-practice-of-the-church/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2016/04/cardinal-burke-knocks-the-armchair-critics-of-amoris-laetitia.html

https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/cardinal-burkes-puzzling-response-to-the-popes-exhortationmakes-perfect-sen


http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2016/04/12/cardinal-burke-amoris-laetitia-does-not-change-church-teaching/

Amoris Laetitia - The Joy of Love

Today at around 12 PM Rome time, the Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family" was released to the public. It is important to note that an Apostolic Exhortation does not introduce, change or define doctrine.  Rather, it is the Pope communicating to the Universal Church to take certain actions. The Apostolic Exhortation released today was a lengthy work in progress which began at the Synods 14 & 15. It focuses on the family and the modern situations it finds itself in. During the Synods, open discussions were held regarding the family, homosexual unions, divorce and the reception of the Sacraments.

The exhortation begins with an introduction telling of the issues at hand and how complex they are.  The Pope says that not everything should be left to the magesterium and that each local region should seek solutions base don culture, traditions and the needs of the local people. In chapter 1, the Pope reflects on the family using Sacred Scripture, specifically Psalm 128.  He describes the family as a 'trade' and not some abstract idea. He follows in chapter 2 by presenting the situations of families in today's world.  The ideas of contraception, biotechnology, gender theory, pornography, abuse of minors etc are mentioned. He expounds on them and calls on all to have an informed conscience. The Pope stresses that Catholics should not see couples living in 'irregular situations' as 'living in sin.'

In chapter 3, the Pope points to Christ as the center and vocation of the family.  He relies on the Gospel to make his case and reminds Catholics of the indissolubility of marriage and the importance of transmitting life as well as the education of the youth.  He brings out the 'imperfect situations' that exist in the world and that pastors must be merciful and avoid judgments. Pastors must understand each situation and try his best to work with families involved in said situation. In chapter 4, the Pope addresses love in the family and expounds on the many hardships couples face in marriage. He stresses that love must be transformational. Couples must work at it and not give in to the changes that take place i.e. loss of attractiveness, physical changes, changes in sexual desire and so on.

Chapter 5 deals with procreation and the call to be "fruitful and multiply."  The Pope stresses that this fruitfulness can be found in adoption and the care of children by parents and the extended familiy. In chapter 6, the Pope addresses the issues via a pastoral perspective.  He relies on the teachings of Pope John Paul II and his own catechesis along with the reports from the two Synods to stress that the family must not only be evangelized but it must also go out into the world and evangelize.  He makes the observation that most clergy are not well educated on how to deal with the face of the changing family in the post modern world and stresses changes in the psycho-affrective formation of those in seminary. The Pope continues speaking on the family, married couples and those who are divorced and often felt abandoned by the Church. He describes divorce as an evil and stresses the need for the annulment process to be reformed. Lastly, he addresses the situations with married couples of different faiths as well as homosexual persons.  He stresses that homosexuals must be loved and respected, but also makes it clear that same-sex marriage is not the same as marriage between a man and a woman and can never be the same.

In chapter 7, the Pope speaks on the education of children and how parents cannot control every situation a child faces. He stresses all kinds of education including sex education, but warns that so-called 'safe sex' education is harmful because it presents the procreative finality of sex as something negative or as something that can being negative consequences. He says that it promotes narcissism and aggression. Chapter 8 invites the Church to be more merciful to others and provide pastoral discernment in regards to today's family situation and the many dysfunctional aspects we find in it today. The Pope reminds us that the Church is like a field hospital caring for all those who are wounded.  It should not be a place for judgment. The Pope also makes it clear that pastoral mercy must never lessen or water down what Jesus offers and desires of the family, couples and so on, he writes: “To show understanding in the face of exceptional situations never implies dimming the light of the fuller ideal, or proposing less than what Jesus offers to the human being. Today, more important than the pastoral care of failures is the pastoral effort to strengthen marriages and thus to prevent their breakdown.”

Finally, chapter 9 reiterates the spirituality of marriage and the family. The Pope stresses the need for prayer and participation in the life of the Spirit.  He reminds us that families do not appear perfect.  Each family has its issues, but they must strive to grow in love and maturity.


The Apostolic Exhortation can be found here:

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html


***

My thoughts:

The Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family is very well written. As expected, there were no doctrinal changes nor any endorsements of anti-Catholic rhetoric. Nevertheless, some are not too happy with it, especially so-called Traditionalists who feel the Pope did not reiterate strongly that those who divorce and remarry cannot be admitted to Holy Communion.  I can see why they would feel this. Footnote 351 which says:

seems to leave open the idea that Holy Communion can be given out on a case by case scenario since the "Eucharist is not a prize for the perfect, but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak."

The footnote is supporting this statement in the exhortation:

Because of forms of conditioning and mitigating factors, it is possible that in an objective situation of sin – which may not be subjectively culpable, or fully such – a person can be living in God’s grace, can love and can also grow in the life of grace and charity, while receiving the Church’s help to this end.

As you can see, it is referring to those people who are in a situation of sin, but can "can love and can also grow in the life of grace and charity, while receiving the Church's help..."  This can leave open the idea of giving Holy Communion to those who are divorced and remarried, or any situation for that matter where Holy Communion is prohibited. I feel Pope Francis needs to clarify this otherwise some bishops and priests will run with the wind with it and give our Holy Communion with disregard to the idea that we have to be in the state of grace to receive the Lord. While the Sacraments are a 'medicine' of sort, we are told by St. Paul that receiving the Lord's body and blood unworthily brings about not only sin against the body and blood of the Lord, but also bodily sickness:

Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be answerable for the body and blood of the Lord.  Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup.  For all who eat and drink without discerning the body, eat and drink judgment against themselves. For this reason many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.
1 Corinthians 11: 27-30

Overall, I liked the exhortation and see that the Pope is speaking pastorally and with mercy, so I understand where he is coming from.  However, what worries me is how others will interpret this and go around handing out Holy Communion to everyone as if it were government cheese.  The Holy Eucharist is not a prize for the perfect, but it is also not food for dogs.

In closing, we must read this exhortation carefully.  I have already read it 3 times just to make sure I got every detail and  understood where the Pope was coming from and why he was coming from there, so to speak.  The media has already jumped to conclusions saying things the Pope never said. Please ignore them.


Here are some reactions from others:

In first #AmorisLaetitia reax, +Chaput says "we can be thankful" for Pope's doc, warns about "scramble" in reading: pic.twitter.com/VC21Xi54gB

— Rocco Palmo (@roccopalmo) April 8, 2016

In first USCCB response to #AmorisLaetitia, Family chair +Malone welcomes text as "an inspirational aid" for church: pic.twitter.com/0kRmTmLhmr

— Rocco Palmo (@roccopalmo) April 8, 2016

Sources:

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html

http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2016/04/08/0240/00534.html#en

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2016/04/08/amoris-laetitia-is-kitchen-sink-theology-and-all-the-better-for-it/utm_content=buffer7a833&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

http://americamagazine.org/issue/top-ten-takeaways-amoris-laetitia

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/no-doctrine-change-from-pope-francis-but-a-call-for-better-pastoral-care-85474/?platform=hootsuite

http://www.romereports.com/2016/04/08/the-pope-encourages-the-integration-of-the-divorced-in-the-church

http://www.cyberteologia.it/2016/04/the-joy-of-love-the-structure-and-meaning-of-pope-francis-post-synodal-apostolic-exhortation/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/04/08/pope-francis-releases-key-text-family-matters/82782602/

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-marriage-idUSKCN0X42TB?utm_source=twitter

http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20160408/pope-francis-offers-hope-to-divorced-catholics-says-no-to-gay-marriage

http://linkis.com/www.cnn.com/2016/04/l0gbP

http://mashable.com/2016/04/08/pope-francis-the-joy-of-love/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29#WYFyFXrtbZql

http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20160408/pope-francis-offers-hope-to-divorced-catholics-says-no-to-gay-marriage

http://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/pope-francis-marriage-family-life/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/pope-insists-conscience-not-rules-must-guide-faithful-100149710.html

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2016/04/amoris-laetitia-pope-francis-1968-moment.html

http://www.romereports.com/2016/04/08/full-text-of-pope-francis-post-synodal-apostolic-exhortation-amoris-laetitia?platform=hootsuite

http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/04/08/pope-francis-in-epic-bid-to-save-the-family-convert-the-church/?platform=hootsuite

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/04/08/pope-francis-releases-key-text-family-matters/82782602/

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/popes-family-document-amoris-laetitia-tackles-complex-pastoral-challenges/