Catholic Unscripted 49. Is the Pope a Communist?

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Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com, enjoy the blog, email on info@catholicunscripted.com and take a look at our membership options. Your support is crucial to our being able to maintain this apostolate in the public square. Thank you. Today we discuss Pope Francis, the Magisterium, communism and Cardinal Fernandez. Liberation Theology as a smuggled Marxism, globalism, incompatible with Catholicism. What should we make of Cardinal Fernandez book and what links are there with sex magik and Aleister Crowley and the Occult? Mark mentions the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, Dorothy Day. Katherine refers to Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth, in particular the chapter on the temptations of Christ which warn us about the kind of Judas thinking of care for the poor really being a grab for power. Dietrich von Hildebrand was mentioned, in particular his book 'In defense of purity', as well as John Paul II Theology of the Body and Love and Responsibilty. https://catholicherald.co.uk/what-are... In this episode, Katherine Gavin and Mark discuss the question of whether Pope Francis is a communist in the light of his recent meeting with DIALOP - a "dialogue project" between socialists/Marxists, communists, and Christians which he set up in 2014: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/ne... . They explore the connection between Pope Francis and liberation theology, highlighting the concerns about his association with Marxists. The conversation delves into the conflict between communism and Catholicism, emphasizing the differences in views on human nature, collectivism, and the use of power. The hosts also discuss the need for a re-evaluation of the relationship between the Pope and the Magisterium, as well as the importance of understanding original sin. The episode concludes with a discussion on the problematic theology of Cardinal Manuel "Tucho" Fernandez and his connection to sex magic revealed in his recently rediscovered book and the parallels with the abuse carried out by the disgraced Jesuit Marco Rupnik. The conversation explores the challenges faced by Catholics in discussing the actions of the Pope. It emphasizes the importance of defending the office of the Pope while acknowledging the abuse of power by the incumbent. The need to tell the truth with humility and awareness of one's own flaws is highlighted. The conversation concludes with a call to continue praying, fasting, and never giving up on the Church. Takeaways Catholics face a dilemma when discussing the actions of the Pope, as they do not want to conclude that the Pope is stupid or has bad will. Defending the office of the Pope involves highlighting the abuse of power by the incumbent and calling for accountability. Telling the truth should be done with humility and awareness of one's own flaws. Continuing to pray, fast, and hope is essential for Catholics in navigating the challenges within the Church. Chapters 00:00 Is the Pope a Communist? 01:15 Pope Francis and Liberation Theology 04:36 Understanding the Conflict between Communism and Catholicism 05:36 The Problem with Communism 07:35 The Incompatibility of Communism and Christianity 09:20 The Pope's Association with Marxists 10:44 The Connection between Pope Francis and Liberation Theology 12:30 The Dangers of Collectivism and Marxism 14:28 The Pope's Association with Marxists and Communists 18:36 Questioning the Pope's Motivations 19:40 The Temptation of Communism and the Gospel Message 23:03 The Importance of Understanding Original Sin 24:24 The Complexity of the Magisterium under Pope Francis 26:34 Re-evaluating the Relationship between the Pope and the Magisterium 28:38 The Need for a Re-evaluation of Catholic Ecclesiology 30:08 The Contrast between the Path to Holiness and Pope Francis' Theology 35:24 The Connection between Pope Francis and Sex Magic 38:01 The Problematic Theology of Tucho Fernandez 42:45 The Dilemma of Catholics 43:06 Defending the Office of the Pope 44:06 Telling the Truth with Humility 44:58 Continuing to Pray and Hope Gavin's excellent article in the Catholic Herald about Cardinal Fernandez https://catholicherald.co.uk/what-are... Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com Find a collection of articles from all three of us on the blog, email on info@catholicunscripted.com and take a look at our membership options. Your support is crucial to our being able to maintain this apostolate in the public square. Follow our main channel and never miss an episode: @catholicunscripted823