For the last six months, Catholic cardinals, bishops and theologians
have been deliberating in Vatican City, discussing the future of the
church and redefining long-held Catholic doctrines and dogmas. The
Third Vatican Council, is undoubtedly the largest and most important
since the Second Vatican Council was concluded in 1962. Pope Francis
convened the new council to “finally finish the work of the Second Vatican Council.” While some traditionalists and conservative
reactionaries on the far right have decried these efforts, they have
delighted progressives around the world. The Third Vatican Council concluded today with Pope Francis
announcing that Catholicism is now a “modern and reasonable religion,
which has undergone evolutionary changes. The time has come to
abandon all intolerance. We must recognize that religious truth
evolves and changes. Truth is not absolute or set in stone. Even
atheists acknowledge the divine. Through acts of love and charity the atheist acknowledges God as well, and redeems his own soul,
becoming an active participant in the redemption of humanity.” “Through humility, soul searching, and prayerful contemplation we
have gained a new understanding of certain dogmas. The church no
longer believes in a literal hell where people suffer. This doctrine is
incompatible with the infinite love of God. God is not a judge but a
friend and a lover of humanity. God seeks not to condemn but only to
embrace. Like the fable of Adam and Eve, we see hell as a literary device. Hell is merely a metaphor for the isolated soul, which like all
souls ultimately will be united in love with God” Pope Francis declared. In a speech that shocked many, the Pope claimed “All religions are
true, because they are true in the hearts of all those who believe in
them. What other kind of truth is there? In the past, the church has
been harsh on those it deemed morally wrong or sinful. Today, we no
longer judge. Like a loving father, we never condemn our children. Our
church is big enough for heterosexuals and homosexuals, for the pro- life and the pro-choice! For conservatives and liberals, even
communists are welcome and have joined us. We all love and worship
the same God.” One statement in the Pope’s speech has sent traditionalists into a fit of
confusion and hysteria. “God is changing and evolving as we are, For
God lives in us and in our hearts. When we spread love and kindness in
the world, we touch our own divinity and recognize it. The Bible is a
beautiful holy book, but like all great and ancient works, some
passages are outdated. Some even call for intolerance or judgement. The time has come to see these verses as later interpolations, contrary
to the message of love and truth, which otherwise radiates through
scripture. In accordance with our new understanding, we will begin to
ordain women as cardinals, bishops and priests. In the future, it is my
hope that we will have a woman pope one day. Let no door be closed
to women that is open to men!” In addition to the Pope’s sweeping calls for tolerance and a new
progressive understanding of Catholicism, he condemned racism,
raising his voice and pounding the podium in front of him. Pope Francis
spent over an hour castigating anti-immigrant politicians, parties and
individuals. Wagging his finger sternly with righteous indignation, the
Pope shouted “Racism today is the ultimate evil in the world. When Italians, Spanish or French turn back the boats of African migrants
seeking a better life, are they not like the inn keeper who told Mary
and Joseph that there was no room for them and the infant Christ?
These migrants are children of God and we are commanded to love
them!” His voice loudly echoing through St. Peter’s basilica, the Pope stated
“those who would dare to turn immigrants away, be they legal or
undocumented, turn their backs on Christ himself! A racist is not a true
Christian. A racist casts aside his humanity to become a beast, a demon!
He is the embodiment and personification of evil, a Satan!” To a chorus of thunderous applause, Pope Francis stated “because
Muslims, Hindus and African Animists are also made in the very
likeness and image of God, to hate them is to hate God! To reject them
to is to reject God and the Gospel of Christ. Whether we worship at a
church, a synagogue, a mosque or a mandir, it does not matter.
Whether we call God, Jesus, Adonai, Allah or Krishna, we all worship the same God of love. This truth is self-evident to all who have love
and humility in their hearts!” In a announcement that shocked many people, Pope Francis warned
that “those who seek to deny a home to the migrant, to the African
and the Muslim, risk their membership in the church. We will consider
excommunication for those whose souls willingly dwell in the
darkness and evil of intolerance and racism. Satan himself is a
metaphor or a personification, for the collective evils of mankind. Today, these evils manifest foremost as racism, intolerance, religious
persecution and bigotries of all kinds.” A couple of prominent Catholic cardinals have responded to Pope
Francis’ declarations by leaving the church. Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria
asked, “what do we stand for if we declare that truth is relative? On
the contrary, truth exists independently of our personal feelings. All of
this talk of love and tolerance is hollow if we have no identity of our
own, if we stand for nothing. I charge that Francis has become a heretic, and that he is not a valid Pope. Indeed, Francis is no longer
even a Catholic. The seat of Saint Peter is vacant. I am now a
Sedevacantist. I should have become one long ago. The Vatican has
embraced ecumenism in the past, but worse than that, it has now
embraced moral relativism on abortion and homosexuality. At the
same time it is embracing moral absolutism in favour of illegal immigration and cultural genocide against Europe.” In his most controversial statement, Cardinal Arinze said “Islam has
overrun my own country, and now it threatens to overrun Europe.
Some parts of Nigeria now live under Islamic Sharia law. Catholics
there are no longer free to practice their faith publicly. Francis is a fool
if he thinks that his liberal immigration policy will end well. He has
betrayed western civilization. Vatican City will one day become a giant mosque if things continue in Europe along their present course. Those
in the West who ignore this truth, do so at their own peril.” In an angry and vitriolic rant revealing deep self-hating tendencies, the
African Cardinal Arinze stated “There is nothing wrong with Europeans
who want to protect their borders. The problem is that there is not
enough border control and the immigration policies are far too lenient
in Europe. Is it racist to desire to preserve one’s own home? Why is it
racist to want to preserve your own culture and a future for your people and your children? Have white people gone stupid today?” This much is clear, the Catholic Church has made a decision to rejoin
humanity and to reject intolerance and extremism. The church has lost
a few narrow-minded bigots, with reports of some small parishes and
a few cardinals and bishops defecting, but Pope Francis has gained the
friendship of the world. Pope Francis deserves praise for taking a
humane stand in defence of human rights and against bigotry...Source:Diversity chronicle.

This is too much to read.
Let OBJ writes twice as much & I read over & over again.

adezjamz: This is too much to read.
Let OBJ writes twice as much & I read over & over again.

U really need to read this article if u are a christian...I still cannot blif the Pope said this.

Well, Dayuumm!

Jimmyo3: U really need to read this article if u are a christian...I still cannot blif the Pope said this.

Stop being deceived by agents of satan and deceiving other people.

There has never been a "Third Vatican Council" and there has never been a speech as the above.

You are worrying over a ZERO - NOTHING!

Get to your work!

Origins: On December 2013, the Diversity Chronicle blog published an article positing that at the Third Vatican Council, Pope Francis had condemned racism and declared that "all religions are true":
Shortly afterwards links and excerpts referencing this article were being circulated via social media, with many of those who encountered the item mistaking it for a genuine news item. However, the article was just a spoof: No Third Vatican Council has been convened (the Second Vatican Council took place in the early 1960s), and the blog that published this item, the Diversity Chronicle includes a disclaimer noting that "The original content on this blog is largely satirical."
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/politics/satire/francis.asp#MSlcDcZ8jCyxUti2.99

@OP
The Bible clearly tells us not to give false witness. You read the article on the Diversity blog and also saw the disclaimer but you still went ahead to post it on Nairaland without posting the disclaimer as well. Just know that God fights for the oppressed and maligned, a word is enough for the wise

babestell: Origins: On December 2013, the Diversity Chronicle blog published an article positing that at the Third Vatican Council, Pope Francis had condemned racism and declared that "all religions are true":
Shortly afterwards links and excerpts referencing this article were being circulated via social media, with many of those who encountered the item mistaking it for a genuine news item. However, the article was just a spoof: No Third Vatican Council has been convened (the Second Vatican Council took place in the early 1960s), and the blog that published this item, the Diversity Chronicle includes a disclaimer noting that "The original content on this blog is largely satirical."
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/politics/satire/francis.asp#MSlcDcZ8jCyxUti2.99

@OP
The Bible clearly tells us not to give false witness. You read the article on the Diversity blog and also saw the disclaimer but you still went ahead to post it on Nairaland without posting the disclaimer as well. Just know that God fights for the oppressed and maligned, a word is enough for the wise

Is the catholic Church the oppressed or the Oppressor?!

Mr Aboki:

Is the catholic Church the oppressed or the Oppressor?!

In this particular context, what do you think?

Mr Aboki:

Is the catholic Church the oppressed or the Oppressor?!

You are asking if the one being lied against is the oppressed or the oppressor?

This story Na lie. For six months they do Vatican council the whole world for know.
Stop lying. Devil is the father of liars. The pope is a peace loving man. Cheers to all my catholic faithfuls all Christians and all men and women. We are all children of one God. That is how God want us to be. Not condemning like pastor Chris because e de miss catholic tithe money.
By their fruits you shall know them.