Members phkrause Posted December 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2023 Cardinal sentenced to 5 1/2 years in Vatican's financial 'trial of the century' Cardinal Becciu and 8 others were convicted of financial crimes. https://abcnews.go.com/International/vaticans-financial-trial-century-announce-verdict-test-pope/story? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 19, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 19, 2023 Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage ROME (AP) — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-lgbtq-pope-bfa5b71fa79055626e362936e739d1d8? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 22, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2023 After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid ‘rigid ideologies’ ROME (AP) — Pope Francis urged Vatican bureaucrats Thursday to avoid “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from understanding today’s reality, an appeal made days after he formally allowed priests to bless same-sex couples in a radical change of Vatican policy. https://apnews.com/article/pope-gay-blessing-vatican-10105d0291f20d471ed2c7ece32d450e? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 22, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2023 Some Catholic bishops reject Pope’s stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-francis-samesex-blessings-baabeaf96ad180aa20e1df9fb4b4657e? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child ROME (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity. https://apnews.com/article/pope-surrogacy-vatican-russia-israel-ukraine-56acaa8500336db81ee18913a77ddc0f? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 19 Author Members Share Posted January 19 The Vatican’s top expert on AI ethics is a friar from a medieval Franciscan order ROME (AP) — Friar Paolo Benanti wears the plain brown robes of his medieval Franciscan order as he pursues one of the most pressing issues in contemporary times: how to govern artificial intelligence so that it enriches — and doesn’t exploit — people’s lives. https://apnews.com/article/ai-ethics-benanti-vatican-italy-friar-microsoft-7a49d562633937efa0e826fb1fa08cc1? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 20 Author Members Share Posted February 20 The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the files of controversial World War II-era Pope Pius XII to scholars and changed the official name to remove the word “Secret” from its title. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-archive-secrets-pius-xii-pope-c0c31a8e0b7e8d0827467367dd94779f? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 21 Author Members Share Posted February 21 The Vatican’s problematic process to address clergy sex abuse cases, explained VATICAN CITY (AP) — One afternoon in mid-December, Pope Francis had a meeting that wasn’t on his official agenda or otherwise recorded, that underscored the utter dysfunction of the Catholic Church’s response to the global clergy sex abuse scandal. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-abuse-victim-survivor-trauma-6cfef8f4e77db777df660bbc4d855758? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 25 Author Members Share Posted February 25 📸 1 for the road Photo: Andrew Medichini/AP The Vatican has begun a yearlong, $750,000 restoration of St. Peter's Basilica. Above: Scaffolding surrounds the 17th-century, 95-foot-tall bronze canopy by Gian Lorenzo Bernini over the papal Altar of the Confession. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 11 Author Members Share Posted March 11 Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and its allies Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. Read more. Key developments: Throughout the war, Francis has tried to maintain the Vatican’s traditional diplomatic neutrality, but that has often been accompanied by apparent sympathy with the Russian rationale for invading Ukraine. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday clarified that the pope supported “a stop to hostilities (and) a truce achieved with the courage of negotiations,” rather than an outright Ukrainian surrender. Bruni said that the journalist interviewing Francis used the term “white flag” in the question that prompted the controversial remarks. Kyiv remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia in peace talks, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said multiple times that the initiative in peace negotiations must come from the country that has been invaded. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ On Russian TV ahead of the election, there’s only one program: Putin’s NATO’s biggest drills since the Cold War send a signal to Russia How Ukraine lost Avdiivka to Russia Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 14 Author Members Share Posted March 14 📚 Pope to publish autobiography Pope Francis during the General Audience in Vatican City yesterday. Photo: Grzegorz Galazka/Archivio Grzegorz Galazka/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Pope Francis' new memoir defends his decision to let priests bless same-sex couples, which was met with sharp criticism from some conservative members of the church. "I just want to say that God loves everyone, especially sinners," he writes. ✍️ The autobiography, "Life: My Story Through History," is set for release next week. In addition to addressing criticism from his right, the pope writes that he has no plans to retire and is in good health. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 19 Author Members Share Posted March 19 The first outside legal analyses of Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ are in, and they’re critical The critiques underscore the growing problems on the international stage for the peculiar microstate that the Holy See calls home: an absolute monarchy where Francis wields supreme legislative, executive and judicial power. Read more. Why this matters: The opinions cite Pope Francis’ role in the trial, after discoveries that he secretly changed Vatican law four times during the investigation to benefit prosecutors. They also call into question the independence and impartiality of the tribunal since its judges swear obedience to Francis, who can hire and fire them at will. The trial was initially seen as a sign of Francis’ financial reforms and willingness to crack down on alleged financial misdeeds in the Vatican. But it had something of a reputational boomerang for the Holy See, with revelations of vendettas, espionage and even ransom payments to Islamic militants. The legal opinions are likely to feature in the appeals within the Vatican court system of the nine people who were convicted in December of several financial crimes linked to the Vatican’s bungled 350 million euro ($380 million) investment in a London property. And they could also be raised during the current review of the Holy See’s compliance with European norms at the Council of Europe. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ A Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 5½ years in a major Vatican financial trial The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 31 Author Members Share Posted March 31 In his Easter address, the pope called for a cease-fire in Gaza and a Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis led some 30,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday and made a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. “Peace is never made with weapons, but with outstretched hands and open hearts,” Francis said. Read more. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 3 Author Members Share Posted April 3 Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI’s aide VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has exposed the political “maneuvers” used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes, while denying he is planning to reform the process for future conclaves, in a book-length interview published Tuesday. https://apnews.com/article/pope-conclave-benedict-gaenswein-2d67127e9e336a7cefd4c6ebda2f3bf6? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 12 Author Members Share Posted April 12 New Vatican document dismays transgender Catholics A newly released document from the Vatican’s doctrine office was intended to uphold and strengthen the concept of human dignity. But transgender Catholics shared with AP’s Religion Team their deep dismay, saying the document didn’t even use the word “transgender” while condemning the practice of gender-transition as against the will of God. A lifelong Catholic transgender man from Ohio said he’d been encouraged by Pope Francis’ personal outreach to to trans people. But he said the document fails to convey that level of respect and support, and instead was hurtful. Read more. Why this matters: For some trans Catholics, their disappointment with the document was heightened because recent moves by Pope Francis had encouraged them to hope the church might become more accepting. The pope has welcomed a community of transgender women to his weekly general audiences. And last year, the Vatican said it’s permissible for trans people to be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents. The Catholic Church in the U.S. is not monolithic on transgender policies. Some dioceses have issued stern guidelines in effect forbidding acknowledgement of gender transitions. But some parishes have welcomed trans people. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Document on dignity: Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity Other religions: Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people US trans Catholics: Rejection or welcome: Transgender Catholics encounter both Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 12 Author Members Share Posted April 12 Vatican’s top diplomat begins a 6-day visit to Vietnam aimed at normalizing relations HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The Vatican’s top diplomat began a six-day visit to Vietnam on Tuesday as a part of efforts to normalize relations with the communist nation. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-vietnam-diplomatic-relations-religion-china-05fff0cfc64f26405fc7db9d39e6713e? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 15 Author Members Share Posted April 15 Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order ROME (AP) — The Holy See said Saturday it formally protested to France after a court there ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official was liable for what the court determined to be the wrongful dismissal of a nun from a religious order. https://apnews.com/article/vatican-france-nun-pope-marie-ferreol-ouellet-937da5e4b91b3b591b72b9edeb4a1f76? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 26 Author Members Share Posted April 26 📺 CBS News' Norah O'Donnell sat down with Pope Francis ahead of the Vatican's inaugural World Children's Day, to be held in Rome on May 25-26. Part of the interview will air tonight on the "CBS Evening News." (O'Donnell will anchor a special edition, overlooking the Vatican). An extended version will be shown Sunday on "60 Minutes." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 30 Author Members Share Posted April 30 🛶 1 for the road: Pope afloat Photo: Alessandra Tarantino/AP Pope Francis — visiting Venice, Italy, for the first time — is greeted by gondoliers yesterday. He traveled to the lagoon town to see the Vatican's pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale contemporary art show. Go deeper: The Holy See's prison exhibit. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted May 2 Author Members Share Posted May 2 Arlington nuns fight Catholic control Arlington nuns are at odds with a Fort Worth bishop over control of their cloister. Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios A cloistered order of Carmelite nuns in Arlington is fighting what they call a "hostile takeover" by a Fort Worth bishop and the organization the Vatican has appointed to govern them. Why it matters: The nuns are fighting for their organization's independence within the Catholic Church, where the highest level of governance is almost entirely male. The Carmelite order wrote that they "are not 'things' to be traded or given away in back-room deals." The big picture: The conflict has garnered national attention in part due to claims of broken vows of chastity, abuse of power and allegations of drug use. The Carmelite order has been locked in a legal and church dispute with Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson for over a year, stemming from his allegations that the prioress of the cloister broke her vow of chastity. She has denied it. The order says the bishop overstepped his bounds and interrogated Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach while she was "medically unfit." They no longer recognize the bishop as having authority over them. The latest: The nuns are seeking to prohibit Olson, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and the Carmelite Association of Christ the King from entering the monastery. The nuns allege that their Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity is a separate entity from the diocese and that the Vatican did not communicate directly with the nuns about the appointment of the association as their new governor. What they're saying: The nuns claim in a request for a restraining order that the Fort Worth diocese is "trying to utilize a religious back door" to gain control of the monastery and its property, per the Fort Worth Report. They say their religious profession doesn't deny them the right to "justice according to the law." The other side: The diocese calls the monastery's statements "sad and troubling," per an online statement. "This is an internal church matter that the former prioress continues to attempt to exploit in the civil court — in which it has no standing." What's next: A hearing on the restraining order is scheduled today. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted May 4 Author Members Share Posted May 4 America’s Catholic Church sees a shift towards the old ways Across the United States, the Catholic church is undergoing an immense shift. Generations of Catholics are increasingly embracing religious conservatives who believe the church has been twisted by change. The shift is molded by plummeting church attendance, increasingly traditional priests and growing numbers of young Catholics searching for more orthodoxy. Read more. Why this matters: The shift has reshaped parishes across the country, leaving them sometimes at odds with Pope Francis and much of the Catholic world. Young priests driven by liberal politics and progressive theology, common in the 1960s and 70s, have “all but vanished,” said a 2023 report from The Catholic Project at Catholic University. Today’s young priests are far more likely to believe that the church has changed too much, tangling itself up in rapidly shifting views on everything from women’s roles to LGBTQ+ rights. On the national level, conservatives increasingly dominate the Catholic intellectual world, but surveys show most American Catholics are far from orthodox. Most support abortion rights. The vast majority use birth control. But increasingly, those Catholics are not in church. The shrinking numbers mean that those who remain in the church have outsized influence compared with the overall Catholic population. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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