Traditionally anti-Popes were persons who proclaimed themselves pope in derogation of the true pope of their time. However, if a pope decides to attack the Faith instead of defending it, is he not acting opposite to how a true Pope should behave?
PopeWatch: Anti-Pope
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
Only the faith, as handed down by the Apostles holds validity. Novelty, and that which diminishes the Apostolic faith must be rejected and resisted as harmful to all, but, mostly to their perpetrators and advocates.
A valid point, I believe. Too bad there aren’t a critical mass of cardinals and bishops who agree. But God will act in His own time. Pray daily for a true Vicar of Christ to succeed Bergoglio.
Too bad there aren’t a critical mass of cardinals and bishops who agree.
Just maybe the Francis effect will impact these cardinals & bishops in a place and time that God has ordained in order to bring about the most fruitful harvest of souls.
At the selection of his predecessor?
I hope quite a bit.
I pray all the more.
Successor.
PF Truely is the Burgermeister Meisterburger;
at the end of this Christmas story the narrator is asked “whatever happened to this person?”
and the narrator shows this person’s painted picture falling off the wall and says “oh, everybody forgot all about him.”
https://youtu.be/PyHqZIi_Rv0?si=iv0rcS9zoMuiFzON
On the difference between the Person and his Behavior,
Love the sinner hate the sin .
Since the person is rational and has free will he responsible for his behavior. That is the material of our judgement.
Yes if he acts contrary or anti to pope, that (his behavior) defines him as anti pope.
You don’t get to claim the mantle you reject.