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PopeWatch: Ireland

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Ireland in August.  On May 25 a referendum is being held in Ireland on whether the Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution banning abortion will be repealed.  The chattering classes in Ireland are almost unanimous in their pro-abort sentiment which makes it remarkable that the pro-life forces have been keeping the election close.  Pope Francis could be influential in the outcome.  In this post we will review all statements by the Pope in regard to the referendum:

 

 

 

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Clinton
Clinton
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 4:52am

In Cicero’s words, “Cum tacent, clamant”. For such an ordinarily garrulous man to choose to remain silent at a time when
his words could make a difference… that silence speaks volumes.

In the past, Francis has spoken out about various nations’ politics,
so I don’t think his silence in this matter can be explained away with
the excuse that this Pope wants to remain aloof from Ireland’s
political affairs. His underwhelming support for the pro-life forces
is deliberate.

father of seven
father of seven
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 5:20am

He had no problem telling American voters that building a wall was not Christian, or telling the world to use less air conditioning. Saying something to stem the ongoing holocaust? Well, we already know he thinks we talk about that too much.

Art Deco
Art Deco
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 9:54am

He is a man of low character. I’d be surprised if he didn’t betray the pro-life forces in Ireland.

Mary De Voe
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 11:09am

The preemptive war against overpopulation would not meet Thomas Aquinas’ definition of war. The murder of the Holy Innocents goes on. The justice the innocent souls present for the state is destroyed. Maybe Pope Francis does not know the difference between innocence and guilt.

Dale Price
Dale Price
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 12:29pm

He’s quite active in supporting pro-refugee admission laws in Italy.
But he still hasn’t shut down a euthanasia facility being run on church property in Belgium.

And the world loves him.

Magdalene P
Magdalene P
Tuesday, May 22, AD 2018 3:31pm

I have no expectations that the present ones in the Vatican will speak the truth on moral issues.

Anzlyne
Anzlyne
Wednesday, May 23, AD 2018 2:28pm

I will give in to my own pettiness and tell you I think he disdains the Irish as much as he does America. He swipes at Trump and at America. The Irish reputation for being Catholic stalwarts may frustrate him. He probably would not have approved those from the Celtic part of France who opposed the French Revolution. …and anyway people can make up their own minds –
“And I repeat it here. Everyone has his own idea of good and evil and must choose to follow the good and fight evil as he conceives them. That would be enough to make the world a better place.” from Scalfari

T.Shaw
T.Shaw
Wednesday, May 23, AD 2018 4:10pm

I had a life-long dream of going to Ireland and to walk where my ancestors trod.

[Sarcasm alert.]

It’s OK! He really cares about unlimited government power; death penalty; unilateral disarmament; appeasement over Islamic human rights outrages and massacres; immigration; minorities; the environment.

Mary De Voe
Thursday, May 24, AD 2018 4:48am

Pope Francis does not believe in the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, the sinlessness of the Mother of God from the very first moment of her existence, he choosing rather to believe that sovereign personhood is endowed at birth by the state.
Pope Francis does not believe in the moral and legal innocence of the newly begotten soul of the sovereign person.
The Land of St. Patrick, the leprechauns and the clover is over.
Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.

Mary De Voe
Thursday, May 24, AD 2018 4:51am

May the souls of the aborted watch over Pope Francis at night

Anzlyne
Anzlyne
Thursday, May 24, AD 2018 8:53pm

oh Mary that made me laugh

CAM
CAM
Thursday, May 24, AD 2018 9:19pm

Mary, I’m thinking of a nocturnal visit by a banshee.
It’s May 25th in Ireland now. The Irish voters need our prayers to vote against repeal of their 8th Amendment. Memorares!.

Mary De Voe
Friday, May 25, AD 2018 10:09am

Cam:
Rosaries, rosaries, rosaries. Darby O’Gill and the Little People, Walt Disney’s 1959 film about leprechauns and banshees is truly lovely, especially the comments about how the movie was made at the end, how the leprechauns got to earth. You will enjoy it as I have.
If Ireland loses its innocence and its Posterity, it will be a day for mourning.

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