3 Times Pope Francis Ended Up Leaving Reform-Minded Liberals In The Lurch
The late Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning, didn’t apologize for defending the long-held social positions of the Catholic Church during his 12-year-reign as Supreme Pontiff. Francis, while being known for his…
The late Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning, didn’t apologize for defending the long-held social positions of the Catholic Church during his 12-year-reign as Supreme Pontiff.
Francis, while being known for his reforming practices during his reign, did not shy away from defending the non-negotiable positions of Catholic social teaching on issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage and restrictions on women in the clergy. The Chair of Saint Peter sits vacant as of Monday, with elections for a new pope beginning no later than 20 days after Francis’ passing.
“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend his soul to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced Monday morning.
Francis, during an interview with 60 minutes in December 2024, reaffirmed the Church’s restriction on women becoming priests, simply replying “no” to CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell question.
Francis expressly criminalized ordaining