Has the Pope Spoken Out?

[SnowAngels]

Hi CAF,

I was talking with my Dad about the Pope this morning, and I was wondering if he has spoken out against ISIS or the abominations with PP? Thank you!

God bless!

 

[dsfgsadfgsdfg]

Seeing and reading what the Pope has said, and not my interpretation, may be helpful.

He is on twitter here
twitter.com/Pontifex

And the website that contains everything he has said is here
news.va/en

When looking around that website, be sure what you are reading is from the Pope and not just news coverage because they have both.

And be aware that some news sources have a nasty way of covering issues while putting a slant in their favor (along the lines of—see, he agrees with me…) and some have a way of twisting words to push readers away from Christianity (along the lines of—see, I told you he hated you…).

Its why I like reading directly from the website that has his words, all of his words, in the context he placed them.

But that’s just me.

 

[SnowAngels]

Thank you for the links!

 

[LongingSoul]

The Pope speaks about abortion within the recent letter regarding the indulgences granted for the Year of Mercy…

One of the serious problems of our time is clearly the changed relationship with respect to life. A widespread and insensitive mentality has led to the loss of the proper personal and social sensitivity to welcome new life. The tragedy of abortion is experienced by some with a superficial awareness, as if not realizing the extreme harm that such an act entails. Many others, on the other hand, although experiencing this moment as a defeat, believe they they have no other option. I think in particular of all the women who have resorted to abortion. I am well aware of the pressure that has led them to this decision. I know that it is an existential and moral ordeal. I have met so many women who bear in their heart the scar of this agonizing and painful decision. What has happened is profoundly unjust; yet only understanding the truth of it can enable one not to lose hope. The forgiveness of God cannot be denied to one who has repented, especially when that person approaches the Sacrament of Confession with a sincere heart in order to obtain reconciliation with the Father. For this reason too, I have decided, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, to concede to all priests for the Jubilee Year the discretion to absolve of the sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite heart, seek forgiveness for it. May priests fulfil this great task by expressing words of genuine welcome combined with a reflection that explains the gravity of the sin committed, besides indicating a path of authentic conversion by which to obtain the true and generous forgiveness of the Father who renews all with his presence.

w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2015/documents/papa-francesco_20150901_lettera-indulgenza-giubileo-misericordia.html