Tag Archives: Roman Catholicism

One is better off with who in charge?

Posted on Monday, 1 April, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Not that it matters to me personally, but I am observing comments of both traditionalists and progressives about the latest news from Rome. Surely many will shun off such concerns as those of mentally unstable people or at least having … Continue reading →

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Debunking Myths about Pope Francis

Posted on Monday, 25 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have obviously been as dupe as anyone else. Debunking three ‘urban legends’ about Pope Francis seems credible. It seemed unbelievable that he would be so cruel to his predecessor as to say “the carnival is over” when he declined … Continue reading →

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Very Moving

Posted on Saturday, 23 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

There are some photos of the meeting between Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on The two popes. The video is particularly moving. Benedict XVI has become so frail! When I see this kind of humanity and warmth, then … Continue reading →

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Francis not breaking away from Benedict

Posted on Friday, 22 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is interesting: Letter #56: Holding to Benedict by Robert Moynihan. But there is another form of poverty! It is the spiritual poverty of our time, which afflicts the so-called richer countries particularly seriously. It is what my much-loved predecessor, … Continue reading →

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Writing on the Wall

Posted on Friday, 22 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Pope, Bishops, Curia. The Reforms That Are Coming by Sandro Magister What seems to be transpiring is a “council of the crown” around the Pope, with cardinals from the five continents. Names? Timothy Dolan of New York, Odilo Scherer of São … Continue reading →

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Conclave Secrets Blown

Posted on Tuesday, 19 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Loose lips sink ships – but perhaps not balsa wood dinghies! 🙂 * * * What went on behind the conclave doors? The whole thing was about blowing away the Italian establishment and opening the way to reform. The story … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Kasper has Steam Up

Posted on Monday, 18 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

HT to Catholic Conclave – but nothing about the Ordinariates. Pope Francis will return the Church to its roots in the Gospel, in the struggle for justice and against poverty: This was the impression of the German Cardinal and former … Continue reading →

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Dr Luc Perrin on Pope François

Posted on Sunday, 17 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I found this in the French Forum Catholique – my translation. Professor Luc Perrin teaches history at Strasbourg University and is someone I esteem and respect. * * * This is a very clear rejection of fundamentalism, which is normal … Continue reading →

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Hans Küng is extremely delighted

Posted on Sunday, 17 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Pope Francis: Reformers call unexpected pick ‘a very happy surprise’ For a conservative, this would be a damning indictment for the Franciscan Papacy. From the little I have read of Hans Küng, particularly his introduction to Hans Bernard Hasler’s How … Continue reading →

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Brace! Brace! Brace!

Posted on Saturday, 16 March, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Reports that Pope compared traditional liturgy to a carnival and the Master of Ceremonies to be sacked very soon Torpedo! Torpedo! Torpedo! – – – BOOM! It does seem to be insulting to the former Pope that some of the … Continue reading →

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