The state of religion in England on the eve of the Pope's coming, as an English Catholic Church official sees it

[mdgspencer]

In an interview, an English Catholic official speaks of the significance of the Pope’s visit to England in light both of its religious heritage and of its role as the vanguard of the culture of death. He speaks of the existing anti-Catholic bias there, the media, and the hope with which many are waiting for the pope. This interview is at
www.zenit.org/article-30134?l=english

 

[HCC]

Didn’t the UK Bishops denounce him?

 

[mdgspencer]

Actually the only response to this interview from any bishop, as far as I can see, is from his own bishop, who only said the interview doesn’t reflect his views. I didn’t bring up any responses to this interview because it would be like introducing a second topic. However, one response is at:
www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2010/09/03/edmund-adamus-thinks-our-society-is-hedonistic-anti-life-and-anti-family-%e2%80%93-all-true-so-why-was-he-slapped-down-for-saying-it/

 

[SilenJack]

Britain has abandoned God.

 

[Thyme]

Britain has abandoned God.

God hasn’t abandoned Britain

 

[AnotherVoice]

I am so very proud of our Pope, he will walk in there with a smile, greet everyone he meets with a blessing and fear no one. I wish that I could be by his side or somewhere near to support him.

 

[SunnaB16]

Didn’t the UK Bishops denounce him?

One or two have acted a bit like Peter: “I don`t know the man!”.

Certain ecclesiastics in England and Wales don`t seem to have learnt anything from events which have occurred since the days of Saint John Fisher.
His words: “The fort has been betrayed; even by those who should have defended it.” are more relevant today than they were when he uttered them.

The significance of the colour maroon has been forgotten.

 

[Theophorus]

Please Pray that the Holy Fathers visit here will help to re-invigorate Catholicism in these countries