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Mar 14, 2013 7:22:46 GMT 2
Post by Vlad on Mar 14, 2013 7:22:46 GMT 2
hi
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Mar 14, 2013 16:56:59 GMT 2
Post by JamesfromTA on Mar 14, 2013 16:56:59 GMT 2
It will be interesting to know what the new Pope will do, particularly in relation to bringing Old Rome back to Orthodoxy. He used to be the ordinary for Eastern Catholics in Argentina for a period of time so it will be interesting to see what happens.
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Mar 18, 2013 0:41:20 GMT 2
Post by OrthodoxBrit on Mar 18, 2013 0:41:20 GMT 2
He seems to have little interest in any reunion.
1) He plans to cancel the Benedictine reforms such as Litugical plans. he intends to keep the Liturgy 'Versus Populum' instead of returning to Ad Orientum.
2) His choice of the name Francis demonstrates a more focused interest in post-Schism, in particular Francis of Assisi and his own order's Francis Xavier.
These and his general focus on the Charitable pursuits over Theological one makes me feel that he will not make it an aim. We will see his colours when HAH Patriarch Bartholomew attends the inauguration.
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Mar 18, 2013 2:18:55 GMT 2
Post by digitalpapist on Mar 18, 2013 2:18:55 GMT 2
He seems to have little interest in any reunion. 1) He plans to cancel the Benedictine reforms such as Litugical plans. he intends to keep the Liturgy 'Versus Populum' instead of returning to Ad Orientum. 2) His choice of the name Francis demonstrates a more focused interest in post-Schism, in particular Francis of Assisi and his own order's Francis Xavier. These and his general focus on the Charitable pursuits over Theological one makes me feel that he will not make it an aim. We will see his colours when HAH Patriarch Bartholomew attends the inauguration. The liturgical sensibility of Pope Francis has yet to be fully understand. Catholics are in the dark about it, leading to everyone projecting their their own fears and hopes onto him. I guess the only thing we can do is wait and see. As for your second point, I wouldn't make much in the way of ecumenical implications from choosing that as his name. St. Francis of Assisi is the most beloved saint in the Catholic Church. Furthermore, the focus on charity is predominant right now, but he is no intellectual slouch. He holds a licentiate in philosophy and a doctorate in theology. With his past experience of being an ordinary for Eastern Catholics in Argentina, I have a gut feeling we are in for a surprisingly fruitful period of ecumenical engagement. |
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Jun 2, 2013 23:56:40 GMT 2
Post by OrthodoxBrit on Jun 2, 2013 23:56:40 GMT 2
Over all what do people think of the Bishop of Rome? I notice it has been close to 3 months since the last post.
I am still unsure of him. The work he is doing to make Rome less lavish is to be respected and his work in speaking with the Copts also demonstrates a love for the Orthodox. I have still not seen much of his work as to reform yet though.
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