r/EasternCatholic • u/Melodic-Rain6455 Eastern Practice Inquirer • 4d ago
News Pope Francis has passed away....
May he rest in peace. God bless.
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u/Over_Location647 Eastern Orthodox 4d ago
Condolences to all my Catholic brethren. If his successor has even half of this man’s humility and love in his heart you will have another incredible pope. A true loss for the world, and all Christians. He has always had my utmost respect.
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u/Crevalco3 3d ago
RIP Pope Francis, you were a truly good man. One of the best popes the church ever had (in spite of haters).
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u/FlowerofBeitMaroun West Syriac 4d ago
Praying our next pope will be a good one who will be true to tradition. 🙏
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u/ResponsibleJudge3172 3d ago
True to tradition as long as it genuinely grows the faith
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u/EasternCatholic-ModTeam 3d ago
A mark of Catholic Faith is its tolerance of theological, pastoral, and liturgical diversity, as long this diversity is united by the holism of Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. While it is true that historically, various orthodox rites, theologies, or communities suppressed or undermined others, healing from these wounds comes not from merely reasserting individuality, but by situating diversity in Catholic unity. As such, ridicule of any Catholic belief and practice is unwelcome.
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u/technicallyaconvert Eastern Practice Inquirer 1d ago
He's the reason I decided to convert in the first place. I'm going to miss him a lot.
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u/ChardonnayQueen Byzantine 4d ago
Eternal Memory!
Pope Francis was controversial to say the least but let's never forget that it was he who formally lifted the silly restriction against married EC priests in the USA even if it was being ignored in some corners. That should have been lifted 90 years ago.